We are an enterprising, innovative, and ambitious Estate Planning Law firm in South Orange County, on track for aggressive growth.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED COO TO TAKE US TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND BEYOND.

This is an executive-level position … a full-blown, bona fide Director, responsible for all phases of Firm Administration: Legal Production, Finance, Business Systems, Human Resources, and Facilities.

WHAT MAKES OCEAN ESTATE LAW DIFFERENT

At our firm, clients don’t just get legal solutions — they get clarity, compassion, and confidence in their future. We’re proud to make a lasting difference in people’s lives. Clients leave our office feeling better than when they arrived, whether they hire us or not.
If you’re looking for a meaningful career with strong earning potential, professional development, and the chance to do work that truly matters, we want to hear from you.
We look forward to hearing from you

Our Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for planning and managing the day-to-day operations of the Firm, and for implementing Firm policies and procedures under the general guidance and supervision of the managing director.

What you can do is important. Who you are is equally important. The right person for this role must:

• Not only adapt to change but drive it
• Provide solutions, not just uncover problems
• Have a high energy level
• Have thick skin and high empathy
• Have a sense of humor in equal measure to your sense of compassion
• Have keen conflict resolution skills (not conflict avoidance skills)
• Be metrics-driven and KPI-obsessed

We need someone with the experience and maturity to keep the Firm’s needs in the forefront and work closely with the Owner and key staff on strategy, policy, problem-solving, and decision-making.
The ideal candidate understands that you cannot manage what you do not measure – and can help us figure out how to build systems to ensure we can measure and manage effectively.
We need a COO who is a superstar savant of project management and systems development, who will be invested in making important contributions to the operating and financial success of the Firm.
Our ideal candidate is not just comfortable with growth and change but thrives in an environment where people are constantly looking to improve the business and themselves. Our business grew fast, and while we are not a “start-up,” we have a growth-focused environment.
Working with us can prove to be the best job you’ve ever had or the most frustrating … depending on your flexibility, team spirit, commitment to clients, and your realistic expectations about what it’s like to work in a fast-paced, growing business with a passionate and enterprising owner.
Prior legal experience is not required. If you don’t know California Probate Law, you need to commit to getting up to speed quickly because you will be expected to make sure cases and clients are getting the attention they need and that the staff is following the rules.
Salary is dependent upon experience and includes an incentive program commensurate with performance. We will define specific KPIs for expected law firm growth, profitability, and culture.
We have put a lot of energy into building our “A team”. Our COO is a key member of the firm; it is crucial that we get this right! Our process might take a little longer than you’re used to…but it’s worth it. If you take the time to read this ad and follow the instructions to apply, we will be excited for the chance to learn more about you.