THE GOOSMANN LAW FIRM IS SEEKING A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER.
Qualifications:
The ideal Chief Operating Officer harmoniously integrates the major functions of the business. They lead a team of strong legal and executive leaders; holding them accountable in creating greater energy for the entire firm. They are the glue that holds the firm together. They embrace and enjoy the role of effectively integrating all the major functions of the firm; and initializing plans to make them a reality. They ensure the organization is aligned with the firm’s core values.
This person is great at special projects, operates on logic, and can deal with high stress, pressure and difficulties with ease. They see value in creating the infrastructure for accountability across the firm; and are comfortable putting this in place. They embrace and enjoy the role of providing leadership, management, and accountability for the leadership team.
They are accountable for profit and loss, and responsible for the overall business plan for the firm.
ABOUT THE JOB (RESPONSIBILITIES)
The responsibilities of the Integrator include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Implement the CEO’s vision to achieve firm goals
- Lead and coach firm leaders
- Drive extensive, sustainable growth and profits
- Design and implement diverse business strategies, plans and procedures
- Hold team members accountable
- Create systems and processes that are repeatable to drive efficiency and increase margin
- Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
- Communicate across the firm
- Set priorities for and integrate all functions of the firm
- Manage special projects
- Quickly identify and articulate problems, bottlenecks, disconnects, roadblocks and barriers
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required
- 4-Year Degree
- Proven experience as COO or similar role
- Excellent at managing teams
- Willingness to travel 20-40% of the time regionally and occasionally nationally
- Proven track record of profitability
- Superior Professionalism
- Positivity
Preferred
- Based in Sioux City, Iowa
- Advanced Degree in Business
- Understanding of service profession
- Experience in Law Firm
- Juris Doctor
WHY WORK FOR GOOSMANN LAW?
Leadership Says:
- Worth it! Strong commitment to mission
- Founded in 2009, Goosmann Law is Growing an average of 20-30% a year and was named top 100 fastest growing law firm in 2017 and 2018
- The brand and Firm are known and respected
- The Firm is a profitable company
- The legal service is excellent
- It is within family friendly communities (Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Omaha)
- Goosmann Law is a steward of the community
- The culture is well-regarded and positive
- There’s opportunity for growth
- Strengths based
- Goal oriented
- Innovative & creative
- The cost of living is low
The Team Says:
- The employees care for one another
- The people and culture are genuine
- Culture of excellence and fun
- The Firm is family oriented
- The Firm is flexible
- The Firm is a team
- Employees take ownership and pride in their work
- There’s a passion for the brand
- New challenges every day
- Interesting work
- The Firm invests in employees
- Employees are respected
To apply, click the button below to apply online, or email your CV/Resume and cover letter to:
Marit Westrich
Human Resources Manager
westrichm@goosmannlaw.com
712-226-7423