Fractional COO remote or in Irvine, CA
About the Role
Fractional Firm Advisors works with growing small and mid-sized law firms that need experienced operational leadership without adding a full-time executive.We are seeking experienced Fractional COOs / Law Firm Operations Advisors to support multiple law firm clients on a part-time basis. One position will ideally be based in the Orange County, California area with some in-person availability. The second may be fully remote from anywhere in the United States.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands how law firms operate day to day and enjoys helping firms create structure, improve accountability, and scale more effectively.
Our consultants become part of the leadership rhythm of the firms we support. This is not traditional consulting or project-only work.What You’ll Do
Responsibilities may vary by client, but typically include:
Serve as a fractional COO and operational advisor to small and mid-sized law firms
Help firm leadership improve operational structure, communication, and accountability
Build and improve administrative and operational processes across the firm
Create and implement SOPs and operational workflows
Manage or coordinate operational projects and firm initiatives
Support leadership with staffing, onboarding, HR coordination, and operational planning
Help firms improve efficiency across intake, billing, case flow, technology, and internal operations
Track operational and financial KPIs and help leadership use data more effectively
Coordinate across finance, HR, marketing, intake, and administrative functions
Participate in leadership meetings and provide ongoing operational guidance
Help attorneys spend less time managing operations and more time practicing law
Work with multiple firms simultaneously in a fractional capacityWhat We’re Looking For
We are looking for organized, proactive professionals who are comfortable operating independently and building structure in growing organizations.
Ideal candidates will have:
Experience working inside law firms in an operations, administrative, or leadership role
Strong organizational and project management skills
Experience creating and/or implementing SOPs and operational processes
Familiarity with law firm financials, KPIs, and operational metrics
Ability to manage multiple priorities and client relationships simultaneously
Strong communication and leadership skills
A practical, solutions-oriented mindset
Comfort working directly with attorneys and firm leadership
Experience with legal technology and practice management systems is a plusPreferred Backgrounds
Candidates may come from backgrounds such as: Law firm COO, Director of Operations, Legal administrator, practice management leadership, operations consulting, or administrative leadership within a law firmWork Structure
Part-time / fractional engagement
Flexible schedule
Multiple client engagements at one time
Combination of recurring leadership meetings and project-based operational work
Remote work environment, with some in-person meetings for the Orange County-based roleWhy Join Us
You’ll work directly with growing law firms that need experienced operational leadership but are not ready for a full-time executive team. This role offers flexibility, meaningful client relationships, and the opportunity to make a real operational impact across multiple firms.