What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Legal Operations position at Sepulveda Sanchez Law?
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.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to be part of a transformative journey in the legal industry, where your skills and ambitions align with our vision, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents to careers@sepulvedalawgroup.com
Position: Legal Operations Manager / Director of Operations
Location: Los Angeles, California
Position Type: Full-time
Reporting To: CEO and Executive Assistant
Why Join Us?
- Dynamic Partnership: Be the right-hand person to our CEO, contributing significantly to the firm's strategic growth and success. Your role as the number 2 in the business is instrumental in achieving our ambitious goals.
- Infrastructure Building: Take the lead in constructing the foundation of our rapidly growing law firm. We have the vision; we need your expertise to build the infrastructure and processes that will propel us to new heights.
- Collaborative Culture: Work in an energetic and high-achieving environment where your strengths are valued, and your ideas are welcomed. We believe in a culture of collaboration, innovation, and client-centricity. Our core values are clients first, extreme ownership, solutions driven, and the mamba mentality
- Exciting Challenges: Embark on a journey of challenges and triumphs as we expand our operations across California, serving our clients with utmost dedication and excellence.
Responsibilities:
As the Legal Operations Manager/Director of Operations, you will:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in legal operations management or related field
- Experience in growing and scaling plaintiff's personal injury firms or contingency fee based business models
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Expertise in budgeting, financial management, and human resources.
- Ability to implement efficient processes and identify technology solutions.
- Client-centric mindset with a commitment to achieving exceptional results and world class client experience
- Familiarity with personal injury law and scaling personal injury businesses a plus.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to be part of a transformative journey in the legal industry, where your skills and ambitions align with our vision, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents to careers@sepulvedalawgroup.com
Join Sepulveda Sanchez Accident Lawyers as we revolutionize the personal injury industry in California and beyond. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Let's build something great together
- 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
- 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
