Director of Legal Operations

Work Requirements: Authorized to work in the U.S. Director of Legal Operations A growing boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Director of Legal Operations to lead and optimize the firm's legal operations, case management systems, workflows, and staffing coordination. This leadership role partners closely with executive leadership to ensure legal matters progress efficiently, statutory deadlines are met, and scalable operational processes support the firm's continued growth. Key Responsibilities Own and continuously improve the firm's legal case management systems and workflows, including Clio. Develop and enforce standardized case management processes from intake through case resolution. Ensure statutory deadlines, including Mechanic's & Materialman's (M&M) lien filing deadlines, are accurately calendared and monitored across multiple states. Monitor firm-wide caseloads, identify workflow bottlenecks, and implement operational improvements. Partner with attorneys and legal staff to improve efficiency and standardize best practices. Serve as the firm's subject matter expert for Clio and other legal operations technologies. Evaluate, recommend, and implement legal technology solutions that improve scalability and operational performance. Build operational dashboards and reporting that provide leadership visibility into caseloads, deadlines, staffing, and team capacity. Train attorneys and staff on systems, workflows, and operational standards. Coordinate staffing and workload planning with executive leadership to ensure proper resource allocation. Support onboarding and training of new legal staff. Ensure compliance with court rules, statutory deadlines, confidentiality requirements, and firm policies. Identify operational risks and recommend process improvements. Partner with Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and executive leadership to align legal operations with firm objectives. Requirements Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal Certification, JD, or other advanced degree preferred. Proven experience in legal operations, practice management, or legal case management leadership within a law firm. Strong experience with legal case management systems; Clio experience is highly preferred. Demonstrated ability to build and improve operational processes. Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Strong analytical skills with experience creating operational reporting and dashboards. Experience managing or coordinating staffing, workloads, and legal support resources. Strong communication, leadership, and training skills. Familiarity with construction law, Mechanic's & Materialman's (M&M) lien law, or multi-state legal practice is a strong plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing competing priorities. Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hybrid schedule available after the introductory period (2 work-from-home days per week). Employer-paid Health Insurance 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) Bar Dues and CLE reimbursement after one year of employment (if applicable) About INSPYR Solutions Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com. INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Information collected and processed through your application with INSPYR Solutions (including any job applications you choose to submit) is subject to INSPYR Solutions’ Privacy Policy and INSPYR Solutions’ AI and Automated Employment Decision Tool Policy: By submitting an application, you are consenting to being contacted by INSPYR Solutions through phone, email, or text. #J-18808-Ljbffr