What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Operating Officer position at Wegman Partners?
Our client, a major, nationally renowned plaintiff's litigation law firm specializing in personal injury, mass tort and class class action, seeks a Chief Operating Officer for their firm. Candidates with prior law firm operations experience preferred. Position entails :
Requisite background should include five years of experience in a law firm environment (or its equivalent), strong business acumen and human resource skills, and a “firm first” approach to this challenging position. The Chief Operating Officer will be given considerable authority and autonomy to achieve Firm goals and objectives, including improved operating efficiencies and enhanced profitability.
Responsibilities - The Chief Operating Officer will have primary responsibility and authority to lead and administer several important functions of the Firm :
Finance - Planning, forecasting, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, billing and collections, cash flow, banking relationships, tax planning and reporting, trust accounting, payroll, insurance programs, pension and retirement plans.
Human Resources - Recruiting, hiring, training, managing and evaluation all non-lawyer administrative and support . Salary administration, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, personnel data systems, job design, and resource allocation.
Facilities Management - Space planning and design, lease negotiations and inventory / supplies control. Records management / retention and disaster recovery. Mail / messenger services and other facilities management functions for three office locations. Equipment acquisition and vendor selection.
In addition, the Chief Operating Officer manages and contributes significantly to the following activities of the Firm :
Operations / Management - Strategic and tactical planning, risk management, quality control, organization development, firm planning processes and other general management functions. Marketing and Business Development - Client profitability analysis, business development, marketing, public relations, collateral materials and website. Client relations. Enhancing the Firm’s image and visibility in desired markets.
Qualifications - Minimum of 5 years of experience in law firm administration or its equivalent. Strong human resources and financial skills required, with an MBA and / or CPA degree preferred.
Effective organizational, communications and interpersonal skills required. Excellent problem-solver and team player. “Firm first” attitude and mindset. Must work effectively with other motivated professionals in a fast-paced environment.
Salary is dependent upon experience. Generous bonus and benefit package.
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