What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Legal Operations position at Direct Counsel?
Direct Counsel has partnered with a rapidly growing law firm in the Los Angeles area, considered a powerhouse in the field of plaintiff's side wage-and-hour class action litigation, seeks a highly-qualified legal executive to join its expanding team. Focusing on the prosecution of consumer and employment class and representative actions, involving wage-and-hour, unfair business practice, discrimination, and false advertising matters. The firm was recently named a Global Recognition Awards “Best Workplaces” winner for 2026.
Main Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operations of the legal assistant and paralegal teams, ensuring efficient, high-quality support across all active litigation matters.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate legal assistants and paralegals, providing guidance on performance, workload distribution, and professional development.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to standardize legal support functions and case workflows firmwide.
- Partner with attorneys to ensure legal support staff are properly staffed and aligned with case deadlines, court requirements, and discovery demands.
- Monitor case management systems and legal support workflows to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of filings and discovery.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, technology use, and training within the legal support department.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Legal Operations Manager, Director of Legal Operations, or similar role.
- Experience helping to grow and scale a plaintiff’s litigation practice
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of legal operations, technology, and process improvement, preferably within wage-and-hour or class action litigation.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with legal technology and case management software, such as Litify or similar industry-standard platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Legal Studies, or a related field.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases
Pay: $145,000-$175,000 per year
Work Location: In person - Glendale
Salary : $145,000 - $175,000