Legal Operations Manager

Clearwater, United States | Posted on 01/15/2026

The Legal Operations Executive is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the legal department in our Elder Law firm, specializing in Probate, Estate Planning, and Medicaid services. This role ensures efficient management of paralegals and legal assistants, identifies and resolves operational inefficiencies, and drives high-quality client service while closing cases as quickly as possible. As an attorney, the Executive will provide legal advice to clients when needed and report directly to the Managing Partner.

This position combines executive-level oversight, with hands-on legal expertise to optimize our small firm's processes.

• Lead and manage all paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff within the Legal Operations Division to ensure smooth workflows and high performance.
• Identify inefficiencies in current processes, implement improvements to enhance productivity, and resolve issues contributing to over-staffing while maintaining or reducing headcount.
• Oversee case management to ensure timely closure of matters with exceptional client service, including direct involvement in client advice as a licensed attorney.
• Collaborate with the Managing Partner and other leaders to align operations with firm goals, focusing on practical, law firm-specific strategies (not corporate environments).
• Monitor and enforce compliance with legal standards, ethical guidelines, and firm policies.
• Foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and client-centered excellence among the team.
• Participate in strategic planning to support potential expansion, such as into litigation services.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar admission in Florida (or eligibility for admission).
• Proven experience in law firm operations, preferably in Elder Law, Probate, Estate Planning, or Medicaid planning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage legal support teams, optimize workflows, and drive efficiency in a busy legal environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of improving processes to close cases quickly while upholding high client service standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with small firm dynamics and the ability to operate at an executive level.
• Act as a mentor for the rest of the team in Legal Operations and help guide them to achieve excellence and valuable career experience.
• $120,000 - $160,000 per year.
• PTO and sick days after 90 days.
• Unlimited PTO after one year.
• Funa and "Non-Stuffy" atmosphere.
• In-house training programs.
• Weekly paid meals.
• Free snacks and drinks in the office.
• Potential for becoming a firm Partner in the future.

at Cause Law is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively fosters inclusion in all forms. We recognize that a multigenerational and multicultural workforce is reflective of our communities and is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business.