Wizehire · 3 days ago
Director Of Operations - Firm Administrator
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $150K/yrWizehire is seeking an experienced Director of Operations/Firm Administrator to oversee the administrative and business aspects of running a law firm. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing a team, and ensuring operational compliance while driving profitability and achieving company goals.
Human ResourcesInternetRecruiting
Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to align short-term priorities with long-term goals
Monitor key metrics and financial performance, identifying opportunities for improvement
Build and develop a high-performing team through hiring, training, and ongoing coaching
Maintain operational compliance with internal and external standards
Develop and implement strategies to achieve company goals and drive profitability
Execute the firm’s business plan and meet quarterly gross revenue and profitability metrics by effectively developing the six parts of the business
Collaborate with the owner to design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures
Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
Supervise the work of the non-lawyer support staff and vendors
Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, evaluations, and general human resources operations, including payroll and benefits
Ensure that the firm’s business policies and procedures are fully documented in writing, organized, deployed, and audited
Oversee financial operations with mastery of financial reporting and accounting principles
Employ best practices to properly resource and manage both in-person and remote staff
Ensure the physical and digital plant is fully functional, at all times, for the entire team
Conduct ongoing risk assessments to ensure the firm properly mitigates exposure
Manage projects successfully by designing strategic tasks and leveraging process owners within set timelines
Demonstrate effective and healthy leadership strategies that build a positive professional culture, promote retention of performing team members, and recruit ‘A’ candidates to open positions quickly
Qualification
Required
Strong business acumen and understanding of financial principles
Brings a proactive mindset and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven experience in a management or leadership role
Tech-savviness and comfort using management platforms or tools
Prior experience running a professional services firm or a division or department of a mid-sized/large professional services firm with an annual budget of no lower than $5M (law firm experience not required, but is a plus)
Preferred
Holds a degree in Business, Management, or a related field
Degree in management, business management, human resources, or related field
SHRM, HRCI, and/or project management certifications are a plus
Company
Wizehire
WizeHire, the most user-friendly, effective hiring solution for small businesses.
Founded in 2014
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$37.5MKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementAmplo,Mercury
2022-05-10Series B· $30M
2021-02-09Series A· $7.5M
Leadership Team
Sid Upadhyay
Co-founder & CEO
Nick Carneiro
Chief Technology Officer
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