<p>We are actively building a network of experienced <strong>UX Researchers</strong> for potential upcoming opportunities with our clients. As new needs arise, these professionals will help organizations better understand their users, identify experience gaps, and uncover insights that drive product, website, application, and customer experience improvements. The ideal candidate combines strong research methodologies, analytical thinking, and stakeholder communication skills to translate user behaviors and feedback into actionable recommendations. This position is focused on understanding user needs, validating design and business decisions, and informing strategy through evidence-based research.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative user research initiatives across digital products, websites, applications, and customer experiences.</li><li>Design and execute research studies, including user interviews, contextual inquiries, usability testing, surveys, diary studies, and focus groups.</li><li>Analyze user behaviors, feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Synthesize research findings into actionable insights, recommendations, and strategic guidance.</li><li>Develop personas, journey maps, research reports, and user experience frameworks.</li><li>Partner with UX designers, product managers, developers, marketing teams, and stakeholders to inform product and experience decisions.</li><li>Evaluate existing products and experiences to identify usability challenges, pain points, and unmet user needs.</li><li>Present research findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.</li><li>Support user-centered design practices by advocating for customer insights throughout the product lifecycle.</li><li>Help establish research processes, standards, and best practices across teams.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Charlie Gilmur is searching for an accomplished Chief Operating Officer to guide business operations for a respected law firm in Portland, Oregon. This executive will work closely with firm leadership to strengthen performance, support sustainable growth, and build an environment where teams can do their best work. The role calls for a strategic operator who can align people, processes, and resources to maintain high service standards across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Work with the Managing Partner and senior leaders to shape operational strategy, set priorities, and advance long-term business goals.</p><p>• Direct the firm’s daily administrative and operational functions to ensure efficiency, consistency, and strong internal support.</p><p>• Provide leadership across core business areas such as finance, human resources, technology, marketing, facilities, and office support services.</p><p>• Guide talent-related programs including hiring, compensation planning, benefits administration, employee relations, and staff development.</p><p>• Improve resource allocation and workflow coordination to better support attorneys, practice groups, and client service delivery.</p><p>• Oversee operational risk areas by managing technology performance, cybersecurity measures, facility needs, and external vendor partnerships.</p><p>• Partner with marketing and business development leaders to support visibility, client outreach, and growth initiatives.</p><p>• Foster clear communication, cross-department collaboration, and a workplace culture centered on engagement, accountability, and high performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013529264</p>