Regional Management - Operations Director, ADR

Veritext; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Hybrid/remote work

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee equity

Job summary

Veritext is seeking an Operations Director, ADR to lead strategic growth and operational excellence across ADR, Veritext, and key functions. You will drive financial performance, develop high‑performing teams, and strengthen client and neutral relationships to advance organizational goals.

You will oversee recruitment and roster strategy, ensure excellent service delivery, and partner across divisions on integrations and knowledge sharing in a dynamic national market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ADR, legal operations, professional services, business leadership, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree or higher required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven success in leading teams, operations, strategic growth, and initiatives.
• Strong executive leadership with the ability to develop leaders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and growth plans to expand market presence and client relationships.
• Own business performance including revenue, profitability, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Build and mentor high‑performing teams and support succession planning.
• Drive recruitment and roster strategy aligned with practice areas and geography.
• Strengthen client and market relationships with counsel, referrals, and marketing.
• Provide strategic oversight for service delivery and operational systems.
• Support ADR integration, acquisitions, and knowledge sharing across markets.
• Support dispute resolution operations during high volume or transitions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic growth

Financial acumen

Relationship management

Communication skills

Decision making

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Veritext, we focus on the details – so legal teams can focus on the case.

Role Overview:

Our clients count on us to make the legal process seamless and efficient from scheduling court reporters and legal videographers to ensuring transcripts are delivered on time and flawlessly accurate. The Operations Director, ADR provides strategic leadership for an ADR business, office, or region, driving growth, operational excellence, financial performance, and long‑term success. This senior leader develops high‑performing teams, strengthens client and neutral relationships, and identifies opportunities to grow and enhance the business. Partnering across ADR, Veritext, and key functions, the Operations Director leads strategic initiatives that improve performance, elevate the client experience, and advance broader organizational goals.

What you’ll get to do (Includes, but not limited to):

• Lead strategy and business growth by developing and executing plans that expand market presence, strengthen client relationships, drive innovation, and support long‑term organizational goals.
• Own business and financial performance, including revenue, profitability, utilization, client retention, budgeting, forecasting, and identification of opportunities to improve overall performance.
• Build and develop high‑performing teams by leading and mentoring Business Managers and other leaders, strengthening leadership capabilities, supporting succession planning, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Drive neutral recruitment and roster strategy by identifying market needs, strengthening the neutral pipeline, supporting recruitment and retention, and ensuring roster composition aligns with practice areas, geographic coverage, diversity objectives, and business demand.
• Strengthen client and market relationships by partnering with key clients, counsel, referral sources, Practice Development, and Marketing to support retention, business development, and market visibility.
• Provide strategic operational oversight to ensure exceptional service delivery, client satisfaction, operational effectiveness, and adoption of organizational systems, standards, technologies, and best practices.
• Advance ADR integration and organizational initiatives by partnering across ADR and Veritext to support acquisitions, business integration, knowledge sharing, and alignment while recognizing the needs of individual markets.
• Support dispute resolution operations as needed, including independently administering matters and providing case management support during periods of high volume, staffing transitions, or other business needs.

The kind of teammate we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in ADR, legal operations, professional services, business leadership, or a related field preferred
• Bachelor's degree or higher required, advanced degree preferred
• Proven success leading teams, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational initiatives
• Strong executive leadership skills with demonstrated success developing leaders and building high‑performing teams
• Strong business and financial acumen, with experience managing financial performance and strategic planning
• Deep understanding of ADR operations, client service, and dispute resolution practices
• Exceptional relationship management, business development, communication, and influencing skills
• Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution capabilities
• Experience leading organizational change, integration efforts, or large‑scale initiatives preferre d
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and organizational systems
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package including comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance as well as company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Earned wage access: get a portion of the wages you earned prior to payday
• Matched 401(k) to help you save for your future
• Hybrid or remote work structure for most roles (based on business needs)
• Healthy work‑life balance: paid time off, Paid Parental Leave, tuition reimbursement and more
• Employee equity and referral programs: when we succeed, you succeed!
• Extensive mental health and wellness benefits – to help you feel your best and thrive personally and professionally
• Veritext Cares: our commitment to making a difference beyond the workplace, supporting local causes and paying it forward to the communities we live and work in
• Learning and development opportunities including ongoing training, mentorship, and access to resources that support your personal and professional growth
• Engaging, collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, initiative, and creativity with unique programs like Veritext Summer Camp and Wellness Week – because work should be rewarding and fun!

About Veritext:

Veritext is the global leader in technology‑enabled court reporting services and litigation support solutions with a proven track record of industry excellence. For law firms, government agencies and enterprise corporations, we provide access to innovative technologies and remote solutions, the highest‑quality network of reporters and legal videographers, unmatched expertise in multiparty and complex litigation, unparalleled client service, and state‑of‑the‑art conference spaces across North America.

Veritext is committed to delivering comprehensive, client‑focused legal solutions that address the evolving needs of the legal industry. Our solutions utilize the latest easy‑to‑use technologies to streamline the deposition process and reliably handle the most complex cases. All of this combined with unsurpassed data security ensures that Veritext clients have the best tools available and the confidence of working with the market leader.

Veritext aspires to create a community based on collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas – an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals and stakeholders feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compilation of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment.

About this posting:

Compensation ranges, when noted, represent the expected base pay compensation range for this role. Ultimately, a number of factors including, but not limited to, your prior job‑related knowledge and experience, geographic location, and qualifications will be considered when determining your pay and we may pay more or less than the posted range.

Veritext participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.