Director of Finance & Administration (Seattle)

DuBois Levias Law Group, PLLC, a fast-paced boutique family law firm with over 30 years of experience, is looking for a Director of Finance and Administration.

More About Our Firm

• We're one of Seattle's longest standing women-owned law firms.
• We seek to maximize human potential one family at a time.
• We strive to cultivate an honest and compassionate environment for every client and every member of our team.
• We’re community leaders who believe a balanced life is achievable through hard work, giving back, and putting family & people first.
• We offer a diverse team of co-workers.
• We're a team that encourages each other through life's challenges.
• We appreciate team members with life experience.
• We mostly work remotely, but love to meet up together in the office frequently.

Expectations of Position

• Significant experience as a strategic partner, collaborator and business advisor to Partners, working side-by-side on goal setting, short and long-term strategies.
• Ability to operate comfortably across a board spectrum of responsibilities, including hands-on financial and personnel management, and show sound leadership and decision-making skills on issues involving information technology and operational logistics.

Areas of Responsibility and Business Oversight

• The Executive Director will supervise and manage the firm’s financials and administrative functions, making sure these areas support the attorneys efficiently and effectively while providing excellent service to clients.
  • Financial Management, including banking/IOLTA, payroll, 401K, insurance policies, managing new client onboarding, billing and collections process, general ledger reconciliation, liaison with CPA for all tax returns, budgeting, and all weekly, monthly and annual financial reports.
  • Human Resources Management, including employee onboarding/offboarding, recruiting, benefits, employee handbook, performance improvement/disciplinary processes, compliance and regulatory procedures, and employee relations.
  • Information Technology Management, including management and oversight of managed services provider and training and oversight of firm software, such as Westlaw, TABS, etc.
  • Marketing and Business Development, including meetings and KPI tracking.
  • Facilities and Operations Management (with Office Manager)
  • Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Partners of the firm.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong financial, management and leadership abilities. Ability to work with limited direction, and to provide direction and strategic guidance to Partners and others.
• Ability to perform accurate and thorough analysis of financial data, and present to Partners.
• The ability to identify and analyze complex issues and problems in administration and management and recommend and implement solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with employees in all positions within the firm.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills: formal and informal communications, policies, manuals and contracts. Ability to communicate complex information and ideas effectively.
• Capable of dealing with difficult situations and challenging personnel matters in a stable and professional manner.
• Possess a strong understanding and knowledge of legal technology and the related support requirements.
• Possess a strong understanding and ability to navigate risk management.

Education, Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• 10 or more years of experiences at a senior level in law firm management in a comparably sized firm.
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis practices in a law firm.
• Legal billing/accounting software experience, TABS a plus
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting preparation
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred
• EOS management structure experience helpful

Compensation $175,000 with benefits. 

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