Fractional COO remote or in Irvine, CA

About the RoleFractional 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 DoResponsibilities 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 capacity What We're Looking ForWe 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 plus Preferred BackgroundsCandidates 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 firm Work StructurePart-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 role Why Join UsYou'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.

Created: 2026-05-09