Legal Services Manager

Job Title: Legal Services Manager
Location: Colorado
Salary: $145,000 – $185,000 annually
Department: Legal Services
Reports To: Chief Operations Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt

About Johnson Law Group (JLG):
At JLG, we are committed to excellence, compassion, and integrity in all we do. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering exceptional legal services. We are seeking a visionary Legal Services Manager to lead our Legal Services Department and drive both operational excellence and employee engagement.

Position Overview:
The Legal Services Manager will lead and inspire a high-performing Legal Services Department. This people-focused leadership role combines strategic oversight, employee development, and operational management. The manager will ensure that attorneys and paralegals meet performance expectations, receive comprehensive onboarding, and thrive in a collaborative, high-engagement culture aligned with firm-wide objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and mentor the Legal Services team, holding team members accountable while fostering growth and engagement.
• Design and implement best practices for legal service delivery, onboarding, and professional development.
• Monitor performance metrics, provide feedback, and manage performance improvement plans when needed.
• Strategically assign cases based on capacity, experience, and specialty alignment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to optimize operations and client outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team on talent management, workforce strategy, and retention initiatives.
• Uphold compliance with ethical and regulatory standards, including the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Analyze trends in engagement and retention, developing initiatives to maintain a high-performing and satisfied team.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership with the Colorado Bar Association.
• Minimum 5 years of legal practice experience and at least 2+ years in a people-leadership role within a legal setting.
• Proven experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and standard legal technology platforms.

Desired Competencies:

• Visionary leadership with a focus on employee engagement and development.
• Talent management and performance optimization.
• Conflict resolution, influence, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Achievement-oriented, initiative-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Standard office environment with moderate noise.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, and use hands frequently; occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

How to Apply:
Please submit your application via Indeed. The posting will be open for 5 calendar days, closing at 11:59 PM on December 10.

Join JLG and lead a team committed to excellence, compassion, and integrity. Be part of a culture where your leadership shapes the future of legal services delivery.

Pay: $140,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This role requires a minimum of 5 years of legal practice. Please confirm your total years of legal practice:

Less than 5 years

5–10 years

10+ years

• Please indicate your primary practice area(s):

Family Law

Business/Corporate Law

Real Estate Law

Employment/Labor Law

Litigation

Other (please specify)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• People Leadership : 2 years (Required)
• Legal practice : 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Colorado Bar License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Englewood, CO 80112