Director Of Human Resources

Director of HR
Baltimore, MD

JC Law is the largest family law practice in the state of Maryland and is expanding into the mid-Atlantic region. Established in 1992, the firm has grown in both size and capability into its current leadership position amongst some of the nation’s top family law firms.

We are in the business of perfecting the art of practicing law. Our unique approach to litigation, client relationships, and business management is fully encapsulated in what we call The Perfect Client Lifecycle. This ethos is the philosophical foundation of what we strive to do as well as the operational roadmap that guides how we practice law on a daily basis.

We are rapidly expanding our footprint. Our success over previous years has created an unprecedented opportunity to grow our firm in terms of employees, clients served, and geographic influence. We are in the midst of a multi-year, multi-state, and multi-city growth plan. Talent will be the fuel that powers this rapid expansion across the region as we launch multiple new offices over the coming years.

We are Entrepreneurial Litigators. Our experienced leadership team, a talented workforce of legal professionals, and our unique approach to the business of law have established our reputation as a best-in-class family, civil, and criminal litigation firm.

We compete for talent! We know the talent we are seeking to hire have options and are discerning about where they choose to work. We strive to be the employer of choice for top talent in the family, civil and criminal arenas. Our approach to attracting the best lawyers and supporting staff is simple: Provide a strongly competitive compensation package and pair it with a benefits package to take care of your health and retirement needs. Finally, we offer accelerated advancement and development opportunities all while providing you with a network of support to do your best work and achieve your career goals.

Your role:
As the Director of Human Resources, you will play a crucial role in building and sustaining a high performing, engaged workforce that supports the firm's ambitious growth plans and continued success. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute your HR expertise and leadership to a rapidly expanding, entrepreneurial law firm.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the firm's overall business objectives and growth plans, including the rapid expansion across multiple states and new office locations
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture by promoting employee engagement, development, and recognition programs
• Oversee employee relations functions, including policy development, performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
• Establish and improve retention standards, developing and designing solutions to retain top performers
• Implement professional development and training programs to accelerate employee growth and prepare future leaders
• Collaborate with firm leadership and department heads to understand and support evolving talent needs, organizational design, and workforce planning initiatives
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive firm culture that engages employees and reinforces the firm's values
• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to measure HR effectiveness and inform talent strategies
• Collaborate with practice group leaders to understand current and future talent needs
• Leverage data and analytics to drive HR decision-making, measure program effectiveness, and identify areas for continuous improvement

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in a professional services or law firm environment.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Strong strategic planning, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and drive HR initiatives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems, HR information systems, and data analytics tools

What we offer:
We understand that the talent market is competitive. We want candidates to see us as the employer of choice based on our value proposition composed of compensation, resources, and benefits.

Compensation:

• The base salary range for this role is $125,000-$175,000annually

Resources:

• A dedicated team able to provide support in the areas of talent acquisition and benefits

Benefits:

• Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans including an HSA option
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for individual employees (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
• 401K retirement plan with automatic 1.5% equity share
• Two weeks PTO and one-week sick time, with the ability to roll over unused PTO from year to year
• Flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week after 90 days
• Other perks include: gym membership reimbursement, paid lunches, company events, and more

EEOP Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person