What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Operations Manager position at New Frontier Immigration Law?
Legal Operations Manager - Glendale, AZ – Immigration Law Firm
Job Summary:
The Legal Operations Manager will serve as a critical strategic leader responsible for optimizing our legal organization's operational efficiency. This role bridges technology, process improvement, and team performance by developing and implementing comprehensive systems that enhance workflow, ensure compliance, and drive organizational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented problem solver who can transform complex operational challenges into streamlined, effective solutions across our legal services ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
Legal Process Optimization
- Streamline and optimize centralized legal processes and workflows
- Identify and advise on case management system improvements to enhance legal efficiency
- Oversee implementation of legal AI solutions and tools to maximize operational performance
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of attorney team and case lifecycle data
- Generate insights and recommendations to improve team efficiency and accountability
- Track and proactively address case processing defects
- Develop and implement preventative process improvements
Compliance and Reporting
- Oversee Bar compliance and reporting requirements
- Monitor and manage potential Bar complaint risks
- Audit and ensure adherence to standardized office processes
- Maintain rigorous documentation and tracking of operational metrics
Office and Team Management
- Manage Arizona office locations and their respective teams
- Create and implement standardized processes for seamless office operations
- Track and resolve in-person customer service issues
- Address operational misalignments and develop strategic solutions
Vendor and Resource Management
- Liaise with property managers, vendors, and outsourced contractors
- Manage technology procurement for office equipment (laptops, desktops)
- Conduct comprehensive inventory management
- Ensure efficient maintenance of office infrastructure and resources
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field
- 5 years of operations management experience, preferably in legal or professional services
- Strong analytical and process improvement skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency in project management and data analysis tools
- Knowledge of legal industry standards and compliance requirements
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred
HOW WE L.I.V.E. FREE AT NEW FRONTIER
Inspiration
We inspire hope not just through legal victories, but through every interaction. Your dedication to operational excellence inspires our team to perform at their best, creating a ripple effect that touches every client we serve. When our administrative systems run flawlessly, our attorneys can focus entirely on being a beacon of hope for immigrants fighting for their American dream.
Legacy
We're building systems and processes that will serve generations of immigrants. Your operational leadership will create the foundation for thousands of success stories.
Innovation
We believe in finding creative solutions to complex challenges. Your innovative approaches to administration will help us serve more clients more effectively.
Vested
Every process you improve, every system you optimize, directly impacts our ability to help immigrants live free. Your commitment to operational excellence translates into real-world impact for our clients.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do. Your leadership will ensure that our administrative operations match the excellence of our legal services.
ABOUT NEW FRONTIER IMMIGRATION LAW
We're a dynamic 125-person firm committed to transforming immigration law through innovative legal strategies and compassionate representation; most of our clients are domestic violence and human trafficking survivors. We're revolutionizing how immigration law firms operate to better serve our clients. Learn more here.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered, please submit:
- Your resume and cover letter addressing:
- Why you're the ideal candidate to lead New Frontier's administrative operations
- Your most significant operational improvement achievement
- Your approach to team leadership and system optimization
We want you to be excited about coming to work every day. If this opportunity sparks your enthusiasm and aligns with your professional aspirations and personal values, we can't wait to connect with you!
Learn More About Attorney Hillary
You may have heard of our founder, Attorney Hillary, on her top-ranked podcast, Immigration Law Made Easy, through her TEDx Talk, "Captives Among Us: How U.S. Immigration Law Encourages Domestic Violence," or maybe you saw her on Inc. Magazine's 250 Female Founders list this year. To learn more about our founder, click here.
If you're excited about harnessing the power of operational alignment to transform people's lives, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to help 1 million immigrants LIVE FREE through innovative, compassionate, and efficient representation.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
