Do Meaningful Work With People Who Care

We've grown nearly 500% in the last four years, and we're just getting started.

Yanowitz Law Firm is expanding rapidly, and we're looking for a Director of Operations who can build the systems, structure and clarity needed to support our next level of growth.

About the Opportunity

This high-impact position works directly with the CEO and team to strengthen the firm's operational foundation, improve processes, guide workflows and turn goals into results. It is ideal for an experienced operations leader who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on leadership.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• 8–15 years of operations, business management or organizational leadership experience
• Proven ability to create and refine systems, processes and workflows
• Strong communication skills and consistent follow-through
• Experience with automation, CRMs and project-management tools
• Understanding of financial reports, KPIs and operational metrics
• Clear, empathetic leadership that supports high performance
• Professional-services or legal-operations experience is a plus

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and workflow across the firm
• Develop, document and improve operational systems and SOPs
• Support onboarding, training and professional development
• Review KPIs, financial reports and forecasts with the CEO
• Oversee payroll, vendors, expenses and IOLTA compliance
• Lead firm-wide projects from planning through completion

Compensation and Benefits

• $85,000–$105,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Up to $50,000 bonus for hitting the firm's reach goal
• Health insurance and 401(k) employer match
• Paid holidays, 3 weeks PTO, 1 week sick pay and parental leave

How to Apply

Send your resume and a short cover letter explaining a significant operational challenge you solved, how your experience prepares you for this role, and why our culture resonates with you.

An established firm. A significant stage of growth. An opportunity to be part of the next chapter.

For more than 30 years, Yanowitz Law Firm has helped Minnesota families through some of life's most important moments. Our attorneys meet weekly to discuss challenging cases, exchange perspectives and learn from one another, offering both professional independence and the support of a collaborative attorney team.

The firm has invested in experienced staff, technology and established systems that help the practice run efficiently, allowing attorneys to focus more of their energy on clients and practicing law.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of Minnesota estate planning and probate experience
• Ability to manage files and produce high-quality work with limited supervision
• Strong writing, communication and compassionate client service
• Organized, detail-oriented and comfortable with technology and established processes
• A collaborative attorney who values consistency and accountability

Compensation, Flexibility and Benefits

• $90,000–$150,000 salary, based on experience
• Financial bonus opportunity
• 4 weeks total paid time off, plus an opportunity to earn additional PTO
• Health insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid holidays
• Hybrid flexibility, generally three days available in Rochester for client appointments and approximately two remote days
• Firm-paid opportunities for conferences and ongoing legal education

How to Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter describing your Minnesota estate planning and probate experience.

About the Role

If you're the kind of person who naturally takes charge, fixes what's broken and keeps a fast-moving operation running smoothly, we should talk. This is an executive-level role with authority, autonomy and a direct impact on how the firm grows.

Who You Are

• 5–8 years of operations, administration or office-management experience in a service-driven business
• A confident leader who sets clear expectations and follows through
• Skilled in decisions, problem-solving and difficult conversations
• Comfortable with CRMs, project-management tools, automation and new technology
• A systems thinker who leads with empathy and supports accountability

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily operations and accountability across departments
• Manage payroll, reconcile IOLTA accounts and review financials
• Lead meetings, set goals and track action items
• Conduct performance reviews and coach team members
• Build onboarding, training and process documentation
• Manage vendors and review expenses
• Partner with the CEO to execute strategy and drive growth

Compensation and Benefits

• $75,000–$85,000 base salary plus performance bonuses
• Health insurance and 401(k) employer match
• Paid holidays, 3 weeks PTO, 1 week sick pay and parental leave

How to Apply

Send your resume and a short cover letter describing a time you improved efficiency or solved a challenging operational problem, and why this environment is right for you.

Work That Combines Precision and Warmth

Yanowitz Law Firm is looking for a detail-oriented, big-hearted Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our estate planning and probate team. No prior legal experience is required. We're happy to train the right person.

What You'll Do

• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney and healthcare directives under attorney guidance
• Draft and file probate documents and track deadlines
• Organize information for estate tax returns
• Assist with signing appointments and help clients feel cared for
• Keep client files and workflows organized and on track

Who You Are

• Warm, professional and emotionally intelligent
• Highly attentive to detail and proud of accurate work
• A positive, supportive teammate
• A strong writer or someone who enjoys working with numbers
• Organized and comfortable working in person five days per week

Compensation and Benefits

• $24–$27 per hour, based on experience, plus quarterly bonus
• Employer-sponsored health insurance
• 401(k) with a 3% employer match
• 3 weeks PTO, 1 week sick time and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and employee discounts

How to Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter describing a time you improved a process, increased efficiency, saved an employer money or improved a client's experience.

Be the Warm, Organized Center of Our Office

You'll be the first voice many clients hear and one of the people who makes Yanowitz Law Firm a genuinely great place to work. No prior office or legal experience is required. We'll gladly teach the rest.

What You'll Do

• Answer the phone and greet clients warmly
• Print and organize documents for signing appointments and client meetings
• Organize binders and files
• Record deeds and handle related filing tasks
• Make follow-up calls and process daily mail
• Draft basic letters and help keep client emails moving

Who You Are

• A clear writer with a strong eye for detail
• Warm and professional in person, by phone and over email
• A helpful teammate who takes pride in getting things right
• Organized and comfortable working in person five days per week

Compensation and Benefits

• $20–$23 per hour, based on experience, plus quarterly bonus
• Employer-sponsored health insurance
• 401(k) with a 3% employer match
• 3 weeks PTO, 1 week sick time and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and employee discounts

How to Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter describing a time you improved a process, increased efficiency, saved an employer money or made someone's day easier.