Director of Legal Operations

Zinda Law Group, a rapidly growing and prestigious personal injury law firm, is looking for an enthusiastic Director of Legal Operations. In this fast-paced role, you will assist in the day-to-day operations of the firm's legal support departments, manage training and development of the legal support team, ensure the legal support departments are performing at a high level and are in compliance with firm policy, troubleshoot and problem solve issues, and assist in complex projects.

 

This position is based out of our Austin, TX office and follows a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

 

About Us:

At Zinda Law Group, our purpose is Justice for all regardless of wealth.

Our mission is to make the world a safer and more just place, helping as many people as possible through the practice of law.

 

We take pride in our skills, compassion, and unwavering commitment to helping those in need. Our team has been recognized as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Central Texas by the Austin Business Journal and has earned a place in the Inc. 5000.

 

When you join Zinda Law Group, you become part of a collaborative environment that values every team member's contribution and fosters opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Responsibilities:  
 

• Supervising the legal support departments and ensuring that all associate attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and intake staff are following Firm policies and procedures;
• Oversee the execution of training and development for new and current legal staff;  
• Creating legal templates and revise/update existing templates to comply with best practices; 
• Monitor and track various metrics related to legal staff and operations;  
• Reviewing reports and analyzing the performance of legal staff, problem solve and escalate any issues; 
• Facilitate feedback to attorneys and legal staff; 
• Help develop and implement policies to enhance the functionality and efficiency of overall Firm operations; 
• Managing projects related to short and long term strategic growth and operations; 
• Help oversee and develop legal best practices, reviewing legal work product for quality and accuracy. 

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree
• 5+ years of management experience is required
• Experience monitoring KPIs and ensuring high quality work
• Paralegal experience is a plus but not required
• Experience working at a plaintiff’s personal injury firm is a plus but not required
• Willingness to do roll up your sleeves and step in wherever needed
• Ability to thrive in a deadline driven environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills

 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Commensurate with experience
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• IRA Plan with company contribution match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunities for ongoing training and mentoring by our outstanding team
• Opportunities to advance

 

Firm Philosophy:
We firmly uphold the value of every individual within our team, ensuring they have the chance to build a rewarding career both financially and personally. Our firm's structure is designed to offer exceptional prospects for growth and advancement to our attorneys. From the initial intake to final verdict, each attorney at our firm handles cases, benefiting from continuous training and guidance from our exceptional team. At Zinda Law Group, every team member leaves at the end of the day with the satisfaction of knowing they have diligently served our clients and positively impacted the lives of others. Join us, and experience a remarkable work environment at our law firm.

 

Our core principles are:

• Excellence Always
• We All Take Out the Trash
• Data-Driven Results
• We Outwork Our Opponents

 

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

 

Zinda Law Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status as required by applicable law.

 

By submitting this application I understand Zinda Law Group may use review publicly available information about me in order to assess my suitability for employment.