Director of Operations — Law Firm

Job overview

The Director of Operations role is in-office in Miami, FL. The posting states compensation of $140,000–$165,000 per year. The role works closely with the owner and leadership team of a growing South Florida law firm serving individuals and families. The director turns firm goals into plans, systems, and measurable results while overseeing daily operations and strengthening department leadership. The role supports sustainable growth, profitability, accountability, and a consistent client experience across the firm.

What you'll do

• Translate the owner’s vision and firm goals into plans, priorities, owners, deadlines, budgets, KPIs, and results
• oversee day-to-day operations
• lead and coach department leaders
• build systems, workflows, SOPs, and accountability structures
• monitor KPIs, budgets, expenses, staffing costs, profitability, cash flow, and ROI
• identify and resolve operational problems
• support strategic growth and expansion
• improve efficiency and technology adoption
• strengthen the client journey
• support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and leadership development
• own major initiatives through completion.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of operations

miami fl

elderly care law firm

law firm operations

leadership

business operations

kpis

process improvement

financial oversight

client experience

$140k–$165k

travel between locations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 15 days of PTO after 90 days
• paid holidays
• professional growth opportunities.

Why this role

The role requires working in-office in South Florida and travel between firm locations and future markets as needed. Law firm leadership experience is strongly preferred; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

About the employer

Elderly Care Law Firm is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.