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OnderLaw Base pay range:
$150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Location: in-office role based in St. Louis, requiring daily, hands-on engagement with teams and operations. Overview
Onder Law is a nationally recognized litigation firm seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and optimize all non-financial operational functions. The COO reports to the Managing Partner and works with leaders across finance, HR, IT, and legal operations to align cross-departmental performance, ensure consistent case progress, accountability, and client service excellence. What you’ll do
Oversee all non-financial operations across divisions to support efficient case progress and performance outcomes. Implement and optimize firmwide systems and technologies to streamline processes, elevate client service, and improve efficiency across the full case lifecycle. Own operational KPIs tied to team productivity, case closure timelines, client satisfaction, and backlog reduction. Hold business unit leaders accountable for legal outcomes and team development, ensuring they fulfill responsibilities as both attorneys and operational leaders. Support and challenge attorneys to meet court deadlines, hit strategic goals, and elevate leadership capacity within their divisions. Familiarize yourself with active cases to identify bottlenecks and reinforce performance expectations. Track Case Management Orders and court-imposed deadlines to ensure firmwide compliance and case readiness. Enforce deadline adherence across divisions to keep cases moving forward without delays. Monitor and report on key case milestones and litigation progress to firm leadership, identifying risks early and guiding teams to resolve issues swiftly. Manage and mentor department leads and team managers across intake, legal support, and litigation operations; identify and develop emerging leaders. Coordinate with HR on recruitment, benefits, and retention; ensure policy compliance and foster a high-performance culture. Partner with CFO, CTO, and HR to implement long-range operational improvements and systems development. Contribute to IT and infrastructure planning to support firm goals through 2025 and beyond; oversee building operations and vendor-managed lease plans to bring teams into one facility. Ensure firmwide compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and professional standards; refine internal protocols to reduce liability and mitigate risk. Oversee selection, implementation, and optimization of practice management tools; leverage technology to streamline case tracking, document management, deadlines, and workflow automation. Collaborate with technology leadership to ensure adoption, training, and performance measurement of tools. What we’re looking for
Juris Doctor (JD) preferred but not required; if licensed in Missouri or eligible by motion is a plus. 7+ years of senior-level experience leading legal operations within mid-to-large law firm settings. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams of attorneys, legal staff, and administrators. Strong business acumen, entrepreneurial mindset, and a can-do attitude; organized and fast-paced with accountability and hustle. Deep understanding of litigation workflows, civil procedure, and court-imposed deadlines (especially in mass tort and PI cases). Track record of driving operational efficiency and managing complexity in high-volume legal environments. Strategic, entrepreneurial thinker who focuses on results; comfortable with accountability and collaboration. Clear, direct communication and commitment to firm culture and accountability. Preference for in-person, onsite work and ability to thrive with visibility and connection that comes from being in the office. Why you should work here
Leadership at Scale: contribute to a firm handling thousands of high-stakes cases across multiple legal verticals. Mission-Driven Practice: support survivors, families, and communities harmed by negligence and corporate misconduct. Firmwide Visibility: influence strategy and report to the Managing Partner. People-First Culture: invest in integrity, excellence, and mutual accountability. Compensation and Incentives: competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses. Health Care: comprehensive benefits for well-being. Insurance: coverage for life’s unexpected moments. Retirement: 401(k) planning. Time Off: generous paid time off and firm holidays. Professional Development: bar dues, CLE, and leadership training. Executive Perks: technology allowance, executive parking, relocation support. Auxiliary postings and unrelated job ads have been removed to focus on the COO role and essential details. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development and Administrative Industries: Law Practice
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COO
role at
OnderLaw Base pay range:
$150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Location: in-office role based in St. Louis, requiring daily, hands-on engagement with teams and operations. Overview
Onder Law is a nationally recognized litigation firm seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and optimize all non-financial operational functions. The COO reports to the Managing Partner and works with leaders across finance, HR, IT, and legal operations to align cross-departmental performance, ensure consistent case progress, accountability, and client service excellence. What you’ll do
Oversee all non-financial operations across divisions to support efficient case progress and performance outcomes. Implement and optimize firmwide systems and technologies to streamline processes, elevate client service, and improve efficiency across the full case lifecycle. Own operational KPIs tied to team productivity, case closure timelines, client satisfaction, and backlog reduction. Hold business unit leaders accountable for legal outcomes and team development, ensuring they fulfill responsibilities as both attorneys and operational leaders. Support and challenge attorneys to meet court deadlines, hit strategic goals, and elevate leadership capacity within their divisions. Familiarize yourself with active cases to identify bottlenecks and reinforce performance expectations. Track Case Management Orders and court-imposed deadlines to ensure firmwide compliance and case readiness. Enforce deadline adherence across divisions to keep cases moving forward without delays. Monitor and report on key case milestones and litigation progress to firm leadership, identifying risks early and guiding teams to resolve issues swiftly. Manage and mentor department leads and team managers across intake, legal support, and litigation operations; identify and develop emerging leaders. Coordinate with HR on recruitment, benefits, and retention; ensure policy compliance and foster a high-performance culture. Partner with CFO, CTO, and HR to implement long-range operational improvements and systems development. Contribute to IT and infrastructure planning to support firm goals through 2025 and beyond; oversee building operations and vendor-managed lease plans to bring teams into one facility. Ensure firmwide compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and professional standards; refine internal protocols to reduce liability and mitigate risk. Oversee selection, implementation, and optimization of practice management tools; leverage technology to streamline case tracking, document management, deadlines, and workflow automation. Collaborate with technology leadership to ensure adoption, training, and performance measurement of tools. What we’re looking for
Juris Doctor (JD) preferred but not required; if licensed in Missouri or eligible by motion is a plus. 7+ years of senior-level experience leading legal operations within mid-to-large law firm settings. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams of attorneys, legal staff, and administrators. Strong business acumen, entrepreneurial mindset, and a can-do attitude; organized and fast-paced with accountability and hustle. Deep understanding of litigation workflows, civil procedure, and court-imposed deadlines (especially in mass tort and PI cases). Track record of driving operational efficiency and managing complexity in high-volume legal environments. Strategic, entrepreneurial thinker who focuses on results; comfortable with accountability and collaboration. Clear, direct communication and commitment to firm culture and accountability. Preference for in-person, onsite work and ability to thrive with visibility and connection that comes from being in the office. Why you should work here
Leadership at Scale: contribute to a firm handling thousands of high-stakes cases across multiple legal verticals. Mission-Driven Practice: support survivors, families, and communities harmed by negligence and corporate misconduct. Firmwide Visibility: influence strategy and report to the Managing Partner. People-First Culture: invest in integrity, excellence, and mutual accountability. Compensation and Incentives: competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses. Health Care: comprehensive benefits for well-being. Insurance: coverage for life’s unexpected moments. Retirement: 401(k) planning. Time Off: generous paid time off and firm holidays. Professional Development: bar dues, CLE, and leadership training. Executive Perks: technology allowance, executive parking, relocation support. Auxiliary postings and unrelated job ads have been removed to focus on the COO role and essential details. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development and Administrative Industries: Law Practice
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