Business Operations Manager – Family Law Firm
We are a growing boutique family law firm looking for an experienced, Business Operations Manager to work closely with the firm's partners and take a leadership role in the day-to-day management and operations of the practice.
This is a hands-on, senior position for someone who can manage people, solve problems, improve systems and simply make things happen.
What You'll Do
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm.
Meet regularly with lawyers and law clerks to review files, workflow and priorities.
Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management and team development.
Involvement with day to day and high level HR
Identify problems and implement practical solutions.
oversee marketing, business development and client experience.
Manage projects, systems and outside vendors.
Take ownership of both the big-picture initiatives and the small details that keep the firm running well.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for someone with significant professional experience, excellent judgment and strong leadership skills who can earn the respect of experienced lawyers and staff.
A family law lawyer with management experience would be ideal. Experience managing a law firm or other professional-services organization would also be highly valuable.
Most importantly, you are:
A natural leader who can hold people accountable.
Highly organized and able to prioritize.
Practical, resourceful and solutions-oriented.
Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership.
Equally willing to tackle a major project or a small problem that needs fixing.
Professional, discreet and confident working with senior professionals.
This is an opportunity to become a key member of the firm's leadership team and make a meaningful impact on how the practice operates and grows.
If you are someone who sees what needs to be done and gets it done, we would like to hear from you.
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to lgelman@gelmanlaw.ca explaining why you would be a strong fit.
