Modern Family Law

Modern Family Law: Compassionate, Innovative Legal Solutions in Colorado, California, Georgia, Texas and Washington.

Director of Practice Administration

AdministrationAdministrationFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2004H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California + 3 moreAll locations: California, Colorado, Texas, Washington

Posted

58 days ago

Salary

$200K - $215K / year

Professional Certificate7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Execute and maintain firm-approved operational processes across all offices. • Ensure compliance with firm standards, policies, and procedures in all day-to-day administrative operations. • Ensure all firm policies and procedures are documented and organized into a usable format for the teams. • Coordinate closely with Managing Attorneys (MAs) and Operations Leadership to ensure smooth execution of firm initiatives. • Monitor, drive and report on operational performance, including attorney utilization, billable hours, client hiring goals/performance, and caseload allocation. • Identify operational obstacles and work collaboratively cross-functionally to implement timely, practical solutions within existing frameworks. • In conjunction with firm leadership, develop and implement expansion project plan templates, cross collaborating with relevant departments for timely opening of expansion sites. • Drive and optimize firm productivity by ensuring consistent adherence to timekeeping, billing, and client service expectations. • Track and report on key performance metrics, including utilization rates, billable-hour targets, caseload allocation, and client hiring. • Support MA practice teams in achieving financial and performance goals through mentorship, strategic planning, workload balancing, and administrative follow-through. • Reinforce accountability and transparency through regular communication and performance monitoring. • Ensuring & encouraging the deployment of operational structure to optimize on-ramp billers to meet billable goals set by the firm. • Develop and implement performance expectations for new locations. • Provide administrative oversight to ensure efficient case management, scheduling, and workflow execution. • Coordinate staffing and resource allocation across multiple offices to optimize performance and client service. • Serve as the operational link between attorneys, staff, and leadership to ensure alignment and continuity. • Maintain a culture of proactive communication and responsiveness that supports both internal teams and client needs. • Partner with Managing Attorneys to manage and resolve client service concerns from an operational perspective, ensuring issues are addressed efficiently and in alignment with firm standards. • Support firm billing processes by ensuring timely and accurate time entry, invoicing, and compliance with billing procedures. • Collaborate with Finance and Leadership on tracking revenue metrics (billable hour attainment), client hire goals, and budget adherence. • Provide reporting and insights to support the evaluation of financial and operational performance at the practice level. • Lead and mentor practice administrators, practice-level operations, paralegal managers , and support staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence. • Set clear performance expectations and ensure team alignment with firm values and goals. • Support professional growth through training, feedback, and consistent leadership presence. • Ensure all administrative and legal teams properly utilize firm-approved systems for timekeeping, case management, and reporting. • Monitor system usage for accuracy and compliance, addressing issues promptly. • Collaborate with internal teams to maintain consistent, efficient technology use that enhances firm productivity.

Job Requirements

  • Juris Doctor and licensed to practice law in the United States, preferably with litigation experience, experience in professional liability ethics. **
  • 7+ years of administrative or operational management experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment. **
  • Demonstrated success managing productivity metrics and operational execution across multiple teams or offices, coupled with strategic analysis for optimization.
  • Strong understanding of law firm financial operations, including billing, utilization, and revenue performance.
  • Strong data analysis and ability to analyze sets of complex data and metrics. Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, Airtable, or PowerBI.
  • Strong ability to lead and manage a team with different personalities and dynamics.
  • Ability to lead within an enterprise framework and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with legal practice management software, billing systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
  • Core Competencies**
  • Productivity & Performance Management
  • Operational Execution & Process Adherence
  • Data Analysis
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Financial Acumen
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Client Service Focus
  • Accountability & Integrity

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work from Anywhere - eligible after 6 months

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