How to Manage a Small Law Firm

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We are hiring a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with strong experience in business operations, coaching, consulting, and professional services leadership. This CEO role blends executive leadership with hands-on practice management advising, ensuring members execute business and marketing plans that drive revenue growth, operational excellence, and long-term firm stability. This position is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in: Law firm operations Practice management Business coaching or consulting Professional services leadership Small business or entrepreneurial environments A Day in the Life (Condensed) Coach law firm owners through business and marketing execution Review member progress metrics and accountability plans Conduct structured 1:1 coaching calls Respond to member communications within service standards Document actions, commitments, and progress Participate in leadership meetings and training sessions Collaborate with support teams to ensure client success Key Responsibilities Provide executive leadership and practice management coaching Advise up to 75 law firm owners on business growth and operations Ensure execution of business plans and marketing strategies Maintain response-time standards for clients and internal teams Track, document, and report member performance and outcome Required Experience & Skills Minimum of 8–10 years of Executive leadership experience (CEO, President, COO, Managing Director, or similar) Experience in law firm management, consulting, or professional services Strong background in business coaching, operations, or practice management Ability to hold business owners accountable to measurable goals Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills This Role Is NOT a Fit If You… Prefer advisory or strategic roles without execution Avoid accountability, metrics, or performance tracking Dislike structured systems, documentation, or response expectations Are seeking a low-engagement or passive executive role Why Join HTM Remote executive leadership role with national reach Work with entrepreneurial law firm owners Proven business systems and curriculum Strong culture of accountability and results Long-term leadership and growth opportunity This is not a traditional CEO role—and it’s not for everyone. If you are an execution-focused leader who thrives on accountability and enjoys helping business owners follow through on what matters most, this role will challenge and reward you. Apply only if you are ready to lead from the front and deliver real results. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At this time, we are only able to hire new employees in the following states, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, WA. HTM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.