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Requisite  \nbackground should include five years of experience in a law firm environment (or its equivalent), strong business acumen and human resource skills, and a “firm first”approach to this challenging position.  \nThe Chief Operating Officer will be given considerable authority and autonomy to achieve Firm goals and objectives, including improved operating efficiencies and enhanced profitability.  \nBased in Columbia, South Carolina, Collins & Lacy, P. C. is a growing firm with 25 lawyersand additional office locations in Greenville and Myrtle Beach. For more information, [visit](visit www.collinsandlacy.com)[ ](visit www.collinsandlacy.com)[www.collinsandlacy.com](visit www.collinsandlacy.com).  \nInterested parties can apply online at [http://www.collinsandlacy.com/careers/](http://www.collinsandlacy.com/careers/) .  \nDuties and  \nResponsibilities The Chief Operating Officer will have primary responsibility and authority to lead and administer several important functions of the Firm:  \nFinance  \nPlanning, forecasting, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, billing and collections, cash flow, banking relationships, tax planning and reporting, trust accounting, payroll, insurance programs, pension and retirement plans.  \nHuman Resources  \nRecruiting, hiring, training, managing and evaluation all non-lawyer administrative and support personnel. Salary administration, benefits administration, workers’compensation, personnel data systems, job design, and resource allocation.  \nFacilities Management  \nSpace planning and design, lease negotiations and inventory/supplies control. Records management/retention and disaster recovery. Mail/messenger services and other facilities management functions for three office locations. Equipment acquisition and vendor selection.  \nIn addition, the Chief Operating Officer manages and contributes significantly to the following activities of the Firm:  \nOperations/Management  \nStrategic and tactical planning, risk management, quality control, organization development, firm planning processes and other general management functions.  \nMarketing and Business Development  \nClient profitability analysis, business development, marketing, public relations, collateral materials and website. Client relations. Enhancing the Firm’s image and visibility in desired markets.  \nQualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in law firm administration or its equivalent.  \nStrong human resources and financial skills required, with an MBA and/or CPA degree preferred.  \nEffective organizational, communications and interpersonal skills required.  \nExcellent problem-solver and team player. “Firm first” attitude and mindset.  \nMust work effectively with other motivated professionals in a fast-paced environment.  \nCompensation Commensurate with experience and credentials. Full benefits package and relocation assistance.  \nReporting  \nRelationships Reports to the Firm’s Management Committee.","cbCaid7eSofu30tM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaid7eSofu30tM","pdf",125950,"English","# Duties and Responsibilities\n## Finance\n## Human Resources\n## Facilities Management\n## Operations/Management\n## Marketing and Business Development\n# Qualifications\n# Compensation\n# Reporting\n## Relationships","[{\"question\":\"What are the Chief Operating Officer’s primary responsibilities in this role?\",\"answer\":\"The Chief Operating Officer leads and administers finance, human resources, facilities management, operations/management, and marketing/business development functions to support firm goals and efficiency improvements.\"},{\"question\":\"What qualifications are required to be considered?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants need a minimum of five years of experience in law firm administration or its equivalent, strong HR and financial skills, and strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities. 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