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Executive Director
The Executive Director is the principal administrative position in the firm, with responsibility for overseeing all non-legal functions within the organization, including, but not limited to, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Business Development, Information Systems/IT, Operations, and Facilities. The Executive Director will provide direction, guidance, and advice to attorneys and administrative staff regarding the general business operations of the firm. The Executive Director reports to the firm’s Managing Partner and the Management Committee, and participates in Partner Meetings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic and Operational Leadership:
- Provides overall strategic leadership to ensure all office functions and staff are aligned in providing seamless client service.
- Demonstrates leadership in addressing current and anticipated needs and the ability to analyze complex issues and develop and implement effective solutions to support revenue generation and firm objectives.
- Manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced professional environment and adjusts priorities as needed.
- Creates a culture of operational excellence and accountability at all levels to manage office functions economically and efficiently and to establish priorities.
Financial Accountability:
- Exhibits a strong accounting, tax, and financial background at an executive level.
- Develops and manages budgets to support firm objectives, ensuring efficient monthly operational expense performance.
- Works closely with the Accounting Manager on day-to-day financial management, the firm’s monthly financial and management reports package, communications with the firm’s outside accounting firm, and special projects and analyses.
- Collaborates with firm investment advisors to oversee retirement plan investments and plan administration, and coordinates medical and other insurance policies and plans.
- Assists with administration of the compensation process.
Leadership Communication:
- Maintains strong interpersonal relationships with attorneys and staff, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Conducts regular meetings with the Management Committee to keep all committee members informed of significant firm information and to communicate business goals and objectives.
Education and/or Experience
- Undergraduate degree, including significant course work in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance preferred.
- 10 plus years of experience in legal administration and/or finance roles preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing a team of direct reports preferred.
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