Legal Director or Head of Legal Operations – Remote, United States (878-SLS)

Solutus Legal Search; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm seeks a Legal Director to manage daily operations and lead a team of Managing Attorneys. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of litigation experience in areas such as family law and immigration, along with a J.D. and experience in process optimization. This position offers an annual salary of $200,000 to $250,000, a 20% bonus, and a 401k with a 5% match.

Benefits

20% bonus target

401k with 5% match

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of litigation experience in family law, estate planning, immigration, etc.
• 5+ years of experience managing legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the firm.
• Oversee a team of Managing Attorneys.
• Drive process improvement and technology adoption.

Skills

Litigation

Team management

Process optimization

Data analytics

Adaptability

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Case management software

CRM

Document management software

Job description

Overview

Our client, a national law firm collaborating with a startup technology company to provide greater access to quality legal representation, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal Search to assist in the search for a Legal Director. Reporting to the firm’s Principal Attorney and working closely with the startup technology company, the Legal Director will share responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of the firm, including leading a team of Managing Attorneys in the firm’s offices, managing the firm’s operations, and developing and managing systems and related initiatives to enable the firm’s attorneys to deliver best in class legal services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of the firm in collaboration with the Principal Attorney.
• Oversee a team of Managing Attorneys across firm offices.
• Develop and manage systems and initiatives to enable delivery of best-in-class legal services.
• Drive process improvement and technology adoption to optimize workflows and outcomes.

Must Haves

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction and eligible to practice in your state of residence – NY, CA, TX, or FL preferred
• 7+ years of litigation experience in one or more of the following areas: family law, estate planning, immigration, plaintiff-side personal injury, employment law
• Experience handling litigation in multiple jurisdictions and states
• 5+ years of experience managing professionals (at least some of this must be managing attorneys)
• 2+ years of experience dealing with process optimization, change management, and implementing technology solutions (e.g., case management software, CRM, document management software)
• Adaptable and innovative personality and approach to work
• Experience working in a fast paced, technology-oriented environment
• Experience making data-driven business decisions and case-management recommendations

Nice to Haves

• Family law or immigration law litigation experience
• Business management experience (e.g., MBA, setting and managing firm budgets, law firm operational experience)
• Experience working with or in startup companies
• Experience applying data analytics and designing and tracking metrics to measure quality and success of programs
• Experience handling law firm risk management and compliance issues

Compensation and application

Compensation consists of an annual base salary range of $200,000 to $250,000, a 20% bonus target awarded on individual and company performance metrics, and a 401k with a 5% match. The total compensation package will vary and depend on the candidate’s level of seniority, number of years of directly relevant experience, and location. Some travel among offices is anticipated.

If you are interested in this opportunity, you may apply on our website at https://solutuslegal.com/.

Solutus has been selected as the exclusive representative on this desirable search. Resumes submitted directed to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation.

Ref. # 878-SLS