Position Summary: 

Witherite Law Group and associated companies seeks professionals who want to join a high-performing team committed to working together to accomplish our mission and uphold our values of People First, Unmatched Expertise, and Integrity Always. The Project Manager- Operational Improvement will drive key projects aimed at optimizing business operations, solving complex problems, and ensuring efficient processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with excellent communication skills and a track record of delivering process improvements. This is a full-time, in-person position offering an opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to make a significant impact on organizational performance. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Project Management: Lead and manage multiple projects from initiation through completion, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver results on time and within budget. Ensure project scope, timelines, and resources are effectively controlled throughout the project lifecycle.
• Operational Optimization: Analyze current operational processes to identify inefficiencies or areas for improvement. Develop and implement actionable plans to optimize workflows, increase productivity, and reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Problem Solving: Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome project obstacles and address operational challenges. Proactively manage risks and devise effective solutions to keep initiatives on track and achieve project objectives.
• Presentations & Communication: Prepare and deliver clear, compelling presentations on project plans, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders, including executive leadership. Communicate project status and recommendations in a concise manner, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and securing buy-in for key initiatives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with various departments (e.g., operations, finance, IT, etc.) to implement process changes and improvements. Facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing among team members and ensure that all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by monitoring project outcomes and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and inform future optimizations.

Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) is strongly preferred. An advanced degree (MBA or similar) is a plus.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in project management, operations, or process improvement roles, with a proven track record of delivering projects successfully and driving operational changes. Experience leading projects from planning through execution and working with cross-functional teams is essential.
• Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, timelines, and budgets effectively. Familiarity with project management methodologies (traditional and/or agile) and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and metrics to make informed decisions. Capable of identifying root causes of issues and implementing data-driven solutions.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. Ability to distill complex information into clear, concise reports and presentations. Experience communicating with and presenting to senior executives is highly valued.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Proven leadership abilities in a team environment. Ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams without direct authority, driving alignment and collaboration to achieve project goals.

Physical Requirements:  

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.   
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.  
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.  May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.  
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs. 
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Position Summary: The Vice President of Business Operations is a senior leader responsible for accelerating revenue and expanding the reach of KDC’s ancillary businesses. This role is highly strategic and execution-focused, owning the end‑to‑end growth lifecycle - from identifying opportunities and developing multi-year growth strategies to deploying those strategies through internal teams and ensuring measurable results. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Growth Strategy & Planning 

• Develop and own comprehensive growth plans for each business, including revenue targets, market penetration goals, and expansion initiatives. 
• Identify and evaluate new growth opportunities, including:  
• New service offerings 
• Cross-selling and bundling strategies 
• Operational leverage within the parent company ecosystem 
• Translate high-level strategy into clear, executable initiatives with defined owners, milestones, and success metrics. 

Internal Selling & Deployment 

• Lead internal commercialization efforts by partnering closely with:  
• Legal and client-facing teams 
• Leadership across the parent company 
• Ancillary business stakeholders 
• Design and execute internal enablement strategies to ensure teams understand:  
• The value proposition of each ancillary service 
• When and how to position services to clients 
• How growth initiatives align with client outcomes 

Execution & Performance Management 

• Own execution of growth initiatives from concept through launch and scale.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to track performance against growth targets. 
• Use data and insights to continuously refine strategies, reallocate resources, and prioritize high-impact initiatives. 
• Hold teams accountable for delivery while removing barriers to execution. 

Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence 

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the COO and executive leadership team on growth-related decisions. 
• Lead cross-functional working groups that bring together operations, finance, marketing, and client service teams to execute growth initiatives. 
• Build a culture of accountability, experimentation, and results-oriented execution. 

Qualifications: 

Experience 

• 8–10+ years in senior leadership roles with demonstrated success driving growth, scaling services, or launching new business lines—preferably in professional services, legal services, or related industries. 
• Proven experience turning strategy into execution with measurable results. 

Skills & Competencies 

• Exceptional strategic thinking paired with strong operational execution discipline. 
• Ability to influence and lead through collaboration and persuasion. 
• Strong commercial mindset with comfort discussing revenue, targets, and performance metrics. 
• Ability to identify opportunities, assess risk, and move decisively. 
• Skilled at managing multiple initiatives across varying timelines and priorities. 

Leadership Characteristics 

• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-oriented. 
• Comfortable with ambiguity and building structure where none exists. 
• High integrity, accountability, and ownership mindset. 
• Passionate about growth, value creation, and organizational impact. 

Education 

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA or similar advanced degree preferred. 

Travel Requirements 

• Periodic travel required to Firm offices and ancillary business locations as necessary. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.   
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.  
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.  May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.  
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs. 
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Summary: The Continuous Improvement Leader is a results-oriented role responsible for leading the identification and implementation of process enhancements across the organization. A critical role in evaluating, designing, and implementing business processes to boost efficiency, quality, reduce waste, and elevate the client experience using lean methodologies. The role requires data analysis, process mapping, problem solving, project management and the ability to foster a culture of ongoing continuous improvement. The role requires serving as a key change agent who collaborates with cross-functional teams to facilitate Kaizens, solve problems, provide value-added recommendations, and establish sustainable standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data-driven problem solving: Analyzes current operating procedures and production data to identify bottlenecks and areas of optimization. This responsibility includes existing workflows across departments (legal, intake, operations, client services) & mapping undocumented processes to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Facilitation of collaborative events: Facilitate Kaizens, process mapping sessions, and stakeholder interviews to gather insights that will support ideas to improve current-state business processes. The impact must be measurable and meet key performance indicators.
• Process designing: Develop process maps, documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Leverage data analysis and metrics to measure process performance and outcomes. Collaborate with technology teams to recommend or implement automation and system improvements. Design and implement optimized processes that balance efficiency, compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Training & coaching: Mentor employees at all levels, fostering a proactive mindset and ensuring team members are proficient in CI tools and standard operating procedures. Lead training and change management efforts to ensure team adoption of new processes.
• Sustainability: Conduct regular audits on implemented solutions, monitor performance KIP’s and trends to assure changes are sustainable and to identify additional continuous improvement opportunities. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Lean six sigma certification or two plus years’ experience in using lean methodologies.
• 2+ years of experience in process analysis, business analysis, or operations. improvement (law firm or professional services experience a plus).
• Strong analytical skills with ability to gather, interpret, and present data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in process mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:  

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.   
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.  
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.  May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.  
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs. 
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Summary: The Vice President of Referral Strategy and Operations plays a critical role in developing and executing our referral partner strategy at KDC, LLC. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the VP of Referral Strategy and Operations will lead initiatives related to growth, operational efficiency, governance, financial management, project management, and compliance, significantly contributing to the Firm’s growth, client satisfaction, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Referral Strategy: 
  
  • Build a scalable, data driven referral ecosystem that leads to long-term growth for the Referral department.
  • Analyze opportunities to determine which types of partners we need in the future and in which states. 
• Operational Leadership: 
  
  • Lead the team responsible for referrals
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives for operational processes to enhance client service delivery, employee experience, and organizational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement new SOPs in the department.  
• Financial Stewardship: 
  
  • Manage and oversee operational budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Assist in developing financial strategies and monitor financial performance indicators to support the Firm’s goals. 
• Talent Management: 
  
  • Partner closely with Human Resources to attract, retain, and develop high-performing operational talent.
  • Foster an inclusive and productive culture consistent with the Firm's core values. 
• Technology and Innovation: 
  
  • Collaborate with Information Technology leadership to develop and implement robust, secure technological solutions that enhance operational effectiveness and support data-driven decisions. 
• Risk Management and Compliance: 
  
  • Implement strategies to proactively mitigate operational risks.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards. 
• Project Management: 
  
  • Oversee large, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and successful execution and delivery.
  • Implement and maintain strong project management practices across the Firm. 
• Travel Requirements: 
  
  • Regular travel required to firm offices outside Dallas HQ: Atlanta, Chicago, and Fort Worth.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience leading teams in professional services or relevant industries.
  • Demonstrated expertise in improving processes and managing complex operational initiatives.
  • Past experience in Legal Referrals is a plus 
• Skills and Competencies: 
  • Proven leadership capabilities and collaborative management style.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; able to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders across various levels and functions.
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to influence and drive outcomes without formal authority.
  • Ability to prioritize strategically, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, and adapt rapidly in a dynamic environment. 
• Leadership Characteristics: 
  • High integrity, ethical standards, and accountability.
  • Energetic, proactive, and adaptable with a commitment to operational excellence.
  • Passionate about fostering growth and success within the Firm. 
• Education: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

Physical Requirements:  

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.   
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.  
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.  May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.  
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs. 
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement