Director of Legal Operations (Personal Injury)

Company Description

The Ward Law Group, recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for consecutive years, is where your work truly matters. We serve our community with compassion and excellence, empowering our employees to deliver real results for our clients.

We foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-accountability environment where each team member contributes to meaningful outcomes. Our culture values faith, accountability, leadership, loyalty, and service — to our clients, teammates, and community.

Join a firm where professional growth meets purpose and where every role contributes directly to life-changing client results.

Headquartered in Miami Lakes, with offices in Manhattan and Orlando, The Ward Law Group is expanding nationally, with upcoming locations in New Jersey and Texas.

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a data-driven operations leader to oversee our Senior Production, Medical Management, and Reductions departments. This role is responsible for driving performance, improving efficiency, and leading teams through KPI-based execution.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily operations across Senior Production, Medical Management, and Reductions
• Lead, coach, and hold managers accountable to performance standards
• Ensure alignment with firm goals, service standards, and operational expectations

Performance & KPI Management

• Analyze performance metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities
• Drive KPI-based performance across teams through coaching and accountability
• Implement structured action plans to improve productivity and outcomes

Process Optimization

• Identify workflow inefficiencies and execute data-driven improvements
• Establish real-time visibility into performance and output
• Proactively address operational issues before they impact results

Cross-Functional Execution

• Partner with leadership and department heads to align priorities
• Lead initiatives that improve efficiency, customer experience, and overall performance

Execution & Results

• Operate as a hands-on leader, driving execution and solving operational challenges
• Deliver measurable improvements in performance, efficiency, and results

Qualifications

• Law firm experience required (personal injury strongly preferred), with direct exposure to core case operations, including intake, case management, medical management, or settlements/reductions
• On-site availability required: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM at our Miami Lakes office
• 7+ years of operations or performance-driven leadership experience in a high-volume, service-based environment
• Proven experience managing large, multi-layered teams, including 50+ indirect reports and 5+ direct reports
• Demonstrated success using KPIs and data to drive performance, productivity, and accountability across teams
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities, with a track record of improving manager and team performance
• Highly analytical, with the ability to identify trends, diagnose operational gaps, and implement data-driven solutions
• Hands-on, execution-focused leadership style with a bias toward action and continuous improvement
• Experience in high-volume, case-based or client service operations required

Additional Information

• Paid Time Off: All employees who work 30 hours per week and above qualify for Paid Time Off. You will accrue a total of 4.62 hours per pay period for a total of three (3) weeks per year.
• Health Benefits: All employees who work 30 hours per week and above will be eligible for benefits starting on the 1st day of the month following their start date. The firm covers a fixed amount which typically covers 40 - 65% of the employee premium, depending on the selected plan. The medical insurance plans include options for national coverage and free mental health services. There are also dental plans (with unlimited coverage) and vision plans to choose from at the employee’s expense. 
• Disability Benefits: All employees who work 30 hours per week will have Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits, paid for by the firm.
• Life Insurance: For all employees who work 30 hours per week and above, the firm provides 1X earnings life insurance coverage paid for by the firm. In addition, you will receive a Firm paid accidental deat