Job summary
Join our innovative and rapidly expanding personal injury law firm based in the heart of Los Angeles, California. Sepulveda Sanchez Law is on a mission to redefine legal excellence, and we're seeking a dynamic individual to join us as the Director of Legal Operations. This role is more than a job; the CEO is looking for the right fit, and his right hand, working hand-in-hand to achieve big things together.
Job seniority: director level and above
Responsibilities
• Supervise Workflow: Oversee the workflow of legal and non-legal team members, ensuring efficiency, accountability, and excellence in service delivery.• Department Oversight: Manage day-to-day operations of the intake, pre-litigation, and litigation departments, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) and firm goals.• Efficiency Enhancement: Develop and implement processes and procedures to streamline legal operations, identifying and implementing technology solutions for improved efficiency.• Compliance: Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, overseeing financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.• Human Resources: Manage HR activities, from recruitment, onboarding, training to performance evaluations, fostering a positive work environment, and developing close relationships with clients and internal teams.• Strategic Growth: Work directly with the CEO on strategic growth planning, presenting solutions, managing initiatives, and ensuring the firm hits desired profit margins.• Financial Management: Oversee financial goals, manage case settlements, and ensure consistent cash flow, with a focus on achieving and exceeding profit margins.• Initiative Implementation: Implement firm-wide initiatives, manage and implement projects, and contribute to the overall vision and growth of the firm.
Requirements
• Proven experience as a Legal Operations Manager, Director of Legal Operations or similar role• Strong knowledge of legal operations, technology and process improvement, preferably in the personal injury space• Excellent organizational and leadership skills• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements• Experience with legal technology and software• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Legal Studies or related field• Experience with working with Case Peer as CRM or other industry wide case management software
Benefits
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)• Training & Development• Paperless and Technology Driven Law Firm
