Chief Operating Officer

General Areas Of Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Works in conjunction with Chief Financial Officer. Prepares annual operating budget, as well as variance, profitability, rate, and financial analyses and reporting. Responsible for the 401(k)-plan administration, and other financial management functions.

• Human Resource Management: Oversees the Human Resources Manager. Is involved in staffing, resource recommendations, performance evaluations, salary and benefits administration, disciplinary matters, and other HR functions for the Firm.

• Systems Management: Oversees the IT staff. Includes systems analysis, operational audits, cost/benefit analysis, network infrastructure, information storage and software recommendations. As well as the document management systems and legal practice systems.

• Facilities Management: Includes space planning, purchasing, lease negotiations, records storage, telecommunications, HVAC systems, condominium association building management matters.

• General Management: Includes firm insurance policies, and other general management functions. Prepares agendas and attends all Firm, Partner, and Management Committee meetings.

• Practice Management: Works with the Recruiting Committee in recruiting lawyers. Assists with practice groups and attorney business plans, workload surveys, and other practice management functions.

• Marketing: Oversees the Marketing Manager. Assists as needed with client development, website development, and enhancing the firm's visibility and image.