COO Jobs in California
COO jobs in California represent one of the most active executive markets in the country, concentrated in technology, healthcare, biotech, and venture-backed consumer brands, with openings ranging from early-career operational leaders to senior executives overseeing thousands of employees. The heaviest hiring is in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Qualcomm maintain deep operational leadership teams. The most in-demand specialties are scaling operations for high-growth startups, healthcare system administration, and supply chain optimization. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Director of Operations, Personal Injury Law Firm
Law Office of Asher Hoffman, APC | Los Angeles (Wilshire), with a Long Beach office
Full-time | Hybrid (3 days in office) | $95,000 to $115,000 per year plus performance bonus
About Us
The Law Office of Asher Hoffman, APC is a plaintiff-side personal injury firm representing clients injured in auto accidents, rideshare collisions, premises incidents, and UM/UIM claims. We are a growing, owner-led firm with a strong caseload and a team that genuinely cares about our clients. We are looking for an operations leader to take ownership of how the firm runs so our attorney can focus on practicing law and building the practice.
The Role
This is not a traditional office manager position. You will be the operational backbone of the firm: owning case flow from intake through settlement and disbursement, leading and developing staff, building and enforcing systems, and giving firm leadership clear visibility into how the business is performing. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who likes building structure, solving problems before they become problems, and holding a team to a high standard.
What You'll Do
- Manage day-to-day firm operations and serve as the primary point of contact for staff, so routine decisions no longer route through the attorney
- Oversee the full case lifecycle: intake, treatment monitoring, records and bills collection, demand preparation, negotiation support, settlement, lien resolution, and disbursement
- Build, document, and maintain SOPs, checklists, and workflows for every stage of a case
- Track and report on firm KPIs such as case cycle time, time from end of treatment to demand, caseload per case manager, and lien resolution time
- Supervise, train, and hold accountable case managers and support staff; lead hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews
- Maintain litigation and statute of limitations tracking in coordination with the attorney
- Manage case management software, vendors, medical providers, and records companies
- Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements in technology, staffing, and process
- Uphold client communication standards so clients are consistently updated and well cared for
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience at a plaintiff personal injury law firm, including supervisory or management responsibility (senior case managers and pre-lit managers ready to step up are encouraged to apply)
- Deep understanding of the PI case lifecycle, including medical liens, Medi-Cal and Medicare liens, and settlement disbursement
- Experience leading and developing a team
- Strong command of case management software (e.g., Filevine, CASEpeer, Litify, SmartAdvocate, or similar) and Excel
- Highly organized, data-driven, and comfortable setting and enforcing deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Bilingual in Spanish and English is a strong plus
Schedule and Location
- Hybrid: 3 days per week in office, 2 days remote
- Primarily based at our Wilshire office, with periodic time at our Long Beach office
- Must live within commuting distance of Los Angeles
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: $95,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on experience (exempt)
- Annual performance bonus of up to 10% of base, tied to firm and operational goals
- Formal salary review at 6 months
- Health benefits / PTO / 401(k)
To Apply
Submit your resume and a short cover letter describing a system or process you built or improved at a prior firm and the results it produced. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90010
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
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- Distribution & Wholesale
- Banking & Financial Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in COO jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations, or a related field required
- Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience in operations or a related function
- Demonstrated experience scaling teams and processes inside a California-based high-growth organization
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems and operational performance metrics
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across finance, product, and people teams
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred by most mid-to-large California employers
COO Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a coo in California?
Becoming a coo in California typically starts with a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a closely related field, followed by progressive leadership roles in operations, finance, or product management. California employers, particularly in technology and healthcare, strongly favor candidates who have an MBA from an accredited institution. There is no state-issued license specific to the coo role, but healthcare sector coos working within licensed facilities must understand California Department of Public Health compliance requirements.
Which companies hire coos in California?
Employers hiring coos in California right now include Gilead Sciences, Meta, and Kaiser Permanente, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of venture-backed technology firms, large integrated health systems, and global consumer brands makes it one of the broadest markets for operational leadership roles in the country.
Which California cities have the most coo jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego account for the largest share of coo openings in California. San Francisco leads because of its density of technology and fintech headquarters, Los Angeles draws demand from media, healthcare, and consumer brands, and San Diego's biotech and defense sectors generate consistent need for operational leaders across mid-size and enterprise organizations.
Are there remote coo jobs in California?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely analytical roles because coos are typically expected to be present for cross-functional decision-making and culture leadership. About 62% of coo openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the fully remote roles most often found in software and SaaS companies that operate distributed teams. Strategic and board-facing responsibilities are most likely to be performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a coo in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building operational leadership experience through director or VP-level roles in functions like finance, product, or people operations before stepping into a coo position. Large California health systems such as Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health run administrative fellowship programs that prepare candidates for executive operational roles. Technology companies in the Bay Area frequently promote from within, making head of operations or chief of staff roles natural stepping stones. Earning an MBA from a California business school also accelerates the timeline significantly.
Where can I find and apply to coo jobs in California?
You can find and apply to coo jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target market, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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