Director of Operations and Strategy

3 days ago

Walnut Creek, California, United States Brillant Law Firm Full time $120,000 - $160,000 per year

About the Firm

Brillant Law Firm, APC is a boutique trust, estate, and tax practice serving clients throughout California. The firm is led by twenty-plus year attorney
David J. Brillant
, a California Board-Certified Specialist in both Taxation and Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law with an LL.M. in Taxation. We handle complex, high-stakes matters where precision, judgment, and clarity drive outcomes.

Our next chapter is about
scale
: building the operational and strategic infrastructure that matches the sophistication of our legal work.

About the Role

We're seeking a
Director of Strategy and Operations
to serve as the firm's
operational partner
to the Managing Attorney. This is a rare opportunity for a
systems-oriented, growth-minded professional
to work directly withthe founder of a thriving boutique.

You will run the business side of the practice—designing systems, analyzing performance, and executing strategy—so the Managing Attorney can focus on clients, advocacy, and leadership. You'll also help drive the firm's external growth by coordinating speaking engagements, marketing initiatives, and high-leverage networking opportunities.

Core Responsibilities

  • Operational Leadership:
    Improve and manage firm systems for billing, collections, client intake, and workflow.
  • Financial Intelligence:
    Review data; identify problems early and recommend actionable solutions.
  • Process Engineering:
    Create and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that improve efficiency, accountability, and quality control.
  • Staff Coordination:
    Ensure internal priorities are executed; track deliverables and hold the team accountable.
  • Marketing & Visibility:
    Partner with the Managing Attorney to develop a visibility plan—identify events, manage logistics, and pursue speaking opportunities that elevate the firm's profile.
  • Strategic Execution:
    Translate the Managing Attorney's vision into measurable, organized action.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor's degree in
    Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Operations Management
    (MBA preferred).
  • 5–10 years in
    business operations or management
    within a professional-services environment (law, accounting, consulting, or finance).
  • A
    systems thinker
    with strong analytical, financial, and organizational skills.
  • Experienced at leading teams and enforcing process in a professional, respectful way.
  • Excellent communicator with high emotional intelligence and a bias for action.
  • Motivated by the chance to
    grow something from the inside out
    and work directly with the firm owner as a trusted partner.

Compensation & Structure

  • Base Salary:
    $150,000 - $160,000
  • Bonus:
    Performance-based, tied to operational and growth milestones
  • Schedule:
    Full-time (hybrid after onboarding)
  • Location:
    Walnut Creek, CA

To Apply

Submit your résumé and a short statement describing how you've built or improved systems, managed operations, and supported growth in a professional-services environment.

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