Director Of Operations

Are you seeking an extraordinary career opportunity in leadership?

Join us at a unique law firm reshaping family law to support fathers and their children. Our goal is to ensure children maintain strong bonds with their dads post-divorce. We require an exceptional operational leader to drive our growth as we expand rapidly.

We are in search of a skilled and experienced Director of Operations with a track record of scaling professional service firms to $10M in revenue.

Responsibilities: You will collaborate closely with our founder to elevate our current 15-person team into a larger, more complex operation, all while upholding our fundamental mission and principles.

Location: This role is based on site in Hackensack, New Jersey. Willing to discuss relocation assistance.

What Sets This Role Apart?

The Significance: This role goes beyond developing a law firm—it's about advancing our mission to safeguard father-child relationships amid challenging circumstances. Your operational expertise will directly contribute to enabling more families to sustain healthy relationships post-divorce.

There will be a direct collaboration with our founder, who has already proven success ($3M) with substantial growth potential ($10M ). For you, this is an opportunity to expand the team from 12 to 30 members while fostering an exceptional company culture. You will have a real impact on the company trajectory as our strategic partner, not just an implementer, and lots of opportunities to grow and learn alongside the founder to really elevate in your role!

$125,000 - $150,000 yearly

Strategic Responsibilities

• Partner with the founder to execute our growth strategy from $3M to $10M in annual revenue
• Scale our team infrastructure, systems, and processes to support rapid growth
• Build and lead robust recruitment, training, and retention programs
• Develop and implement performance management systems that grow a culture of self-accountability
• Create scalable operational procedures that maintain quality while increasing efficiency
• Manage and optimize firm finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and profit optimization

Operational Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery across all client and their matters
• Lead and develop our professional team, with experience managing teams of 30
• Implement technology solutions that support rapid growth
• Establish standardized processes for internal and external case management and client service
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as a key translator between leadership vision and team execution

What Success Looks Like

Year One:

• Implement the vision for scalable operations
• Build and develop a team of legal professionals
• Create systems supporting rapid growth (3x) and help the team achieve that goal
• Drive significant revenue and profit increases
• Master the art of translating our founder's vision into actionable plans with execution

Years 2-3:

• Scale to $5M-$8M in revenue
• Lead a high-performing team of 25
• Establish our firm as the market leader
• Position yourself for executive leadership

Your Day-to-Day Impact:

• Be the firm's strategic operations leader, ensuring excellence across all areas
• Build and maintain our culture where everyone feels valued and mission-driven
• Implement systems and processes that make sense for short- and long-term scalability (and actually get used)
• Manage finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and profit optimization
• Lead recruitment, training, and retention programs that attract top talent
• Drive technology adoption that supports rapid growth
• Serve as the crucial link between leadership vision and team execution

What You Bring to the Table

• 10 years of operations management experience, with proven success in professional services
• Track record of scaling organizations from $3M to $10M
• Experience managing and developing teams of 25 professionals
• Strong financial acumen and experience with profit optimization
• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field preferred
• Outstanding communication skills (bonus points for being fluent in both "legal" and "human")
• The diplomatic skills of a UN negotiator combined with the efficiency of a German train schedule.

What We Offer

• Competitive executive compensation package
• Performance bonuses tied to growth and the successful implementation of initiative targets
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional development and continuing education allowance
• Friendly and collaborative culture
• Work-life balance that aligns with our family-first values

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience scaling organizations and your approach to operational leadership. Include specific examples of growth metrics and team development successes from your career.

Note: Serious candidates should be prepared to present their growth strategy experience and operational frameworks during the interview process.

We protect the sacred bond between children and their parents, esp. fathers, when relationships end. Our slogan, “Marriages end. Fatherhood doesn’t.” sums it up! We proudly represent those who believe kids deserve the best of both parents.

Our core values drive everything we do:

Growth-Minded: We’re always learning, evolving & pushing the envelope.

Objective: We stay fair and focused, no matter how messy things get.

Diligent: We go the extra mile, every time.

Principled: Integrity is non-negotiable.

Redefiners/Advocates: We’re changing the game & fighting for what’s right.

Selective: We choose clients & team members aligned with our mission

Merit-based growth, competitive pay (DOE), Medical,

Dental/Vision, 401K match, and a supportive environment focused on your success.

We're an EOE and NJ Bill A1094 compliant, hiring diverse talent & fostering inclusion for ethical success.