Fractional COO, billing, and legal tech support — without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Sunshine Legal Pro was founded by Stephanie Ruiz after more than a decade working inside law firms — as a paralegal, operations manager, and fractional COO. She’s seen what breaks down, what slows firms down, and what actually fixes it.
Today, she partners with law firm owners to build efficient, profitable operations — so you spend less time managing administrative chaos and more time practicing law.
Most operations consultants look at your firm from the outside in. Stephanie started as a paralegal — she’s worked the front lines of daily operations, led teams, built workflows, and fixed systems that weren’t working. That ground-level experience is what makes our recommendations actually stick.
Implement and integrate the latest legal technology, automation tools, CRM, case management systems, and more to streamline your firm’s operations. We tailor every solution to your unique needs, ensuring your team works smarter and delivers better client service.
We don’t just advise — we roll up our sleeves and do the work alongside your team. From workflow design and process documentation to implementing scalable systems for case management and internal operations, we build the infrastructure your firm needs to grow without burning out your staff.
Take control of your firm’s billing and collections with expert support. From initial process assessments and set up, to monthly accounts receivable management, trust account reviews, and timely invoicing, we ensure you get paid on time and stay compliant, all while reducing overhead and administrative stress.
Use this calculator to determine the cost benefit of hiring a fractional COO.
As a growing firm, I have been stressed and my time has been stretched thin. Sunshine Legal Pro has been a breathe of fresh air allowing me to expand efficiently, continue keeping up with current matters and significantly reduce my stress levels. I could not recommend Sunshine Legal Pro enough. Fantastic organization!
Stephanie’s company is well run and very organized. She is a knowledgeable paralegal with a very professional demeanor. She keeps things running on track for all my firm’s probate cases.
Stephanie & her team are consummate professionals. She has helped me organize my law firm tech stack & her customer service skills are beyond reproach. I highly recommend her.
Stephanie knows her business. She has characteristics that you just cannot teach like self-motivation and foresight to anticipate what her clients need She is a true professional.
I believe that I speak for everyone at Law Office Support Services (LawSprt) that we have been truly honored to have had the opportunity to work with Stephanie Ruiz. Stephanie’s knowledge of probate is just as strong as her incredible work ethic. My standards and expectations for a Paralegal are exceedingly high, and Stephanie Ruiz exceeded them beyond measure. If you have the privilege to work with her, you will quickly see why she is so highly recommended.
Stephanie is an experienced and dedicated paralegal and operations manager. She has a wide variety of experiences and has accumulated a great deal of knowledge. She communicates well and is incredibly engaging. I have her speak with my paralegal and legal studies students whenever she’s available.
Stephanie not only cares about her clients but also the quality of her work. She is a highly organized and dedicated individual who often took on extra projects without the need to be asked. Stephanie always met deadlines and is one of the most dedicated emplovees I have had the pleasure to work with.
Stephanie’s tenure as Operations Manager of an Estate Planning Law firm, where I served as a fractional CFO, was characterized by her exceptional management skills and strategic approach. Amidst rapid transition and significant growth, she maintained an equilibrium within the firm, ensuring seamless operations. Her extensive legal industry experience empowered her to craft and oversee sophisticated workflow processes and offer insightful mentorship to the legal support staff. Stephanie’s contributions were pivotal to the firm’s stability and expansion. I wholeheartedly endorse her exceptional professional capabilities.
I’ve been using Stephanie and her company for about a year. She has helped me be way more profitable and has helped systemize the law firm. I had struggled for years to manage my law firm. She has a very “do this, don’t do that” approach. I’ve had other coaches before, and they were either glorified psychologists or frankly didn’t know what they were doing. Stephanie is the real deal.
“I worked with Stephanie for more than one year while I was serving as Fractional CEO for a valued law firm client in Miami. She served very capably in overseeing operations while also applying her paralegal skills to solving workflow issues and providing staff training and guidance. She has my unqualified recommendation.”
“Stephanie has worked with me a a contract paralegal for almost a year. She is extremely reliable, thorough, and efficient at what she does. She goes above and beyond to ensure that her company has all of the necessary programs in place to make any attorney’s tasks go smoothly. I highly recommend Stephanie Ruiz.”
“Stephanie’s tenure as Operations Manager of an Estate Planning Law firm, where I served as a fractional CFO, was characterized by her exceptional management skills and strategic approach. Her extensive legal industry experience empowered her to craft and oversee sophisticated workflow processes and offer insightful mentorship to the legal support staff. I wholeheartedly endorse her exceptional professional capabilities.”
“I highly recommend Stephanie for her exceptional leadership and organizational skills. She was a valuable source of assistance during our time working together and was consistently the go-to person for our entire firm, making her an indispensable asset to any.”
“Stephanie Ruiz is professional, knowledgeable and thorough. I highly recommend Ms. Ruiz.”
Stephanie not only cares about her clients but also the quality of her work. She is a highly organized and dedicated individual who often took on extra projects without the need to be asked. Stephanie always met deadlines and is one of the most dedicated employees I have had the pleasure to work with.
I’ve been using Stephanie and her company for about a year. She has helped me be way more profitable and has helped systemize the law firm. I had struggled for years to manage my law firm. She has a very “do this, don’t do that” approach. I’ve had other coaches before, and they were either glorified psychologists or frankly didn’t know what they were doing. Stephanie is the real deal.
Stephanie’s tenure as Operations Manager of an Estate Planning Law firm, where I served as a fractional CFO, was characterized by her exceptional management skills and strategic approach. Amidst rapid transition and significant growth, she maintained an equilibrium within the firm, ensuring seamless operations. Her extensive legal industry experience empowered her to craft and oversee sophisticated workflow processes and offer insightful mentorship to the legal support staff. Stephanie’s contributions were pivotal to the firm’s stability and expansion. I wholeheartedly endorse her exceptional professional capabilities.
I believe that I speak for everyone at Law Office Support Services (LawSprt) that we have been truly honored to have had the opportunity to work with Stephanie Ruiz. Stephanie’s knowledge of probate is just as strong as her incredible work ethic. My standards and expectations for a Paralegal are exceedingly high, and Stephanie Ruiz exceeded them beyond measure. If you have the privilege to work with her, you will quickly see why she is so highly recommended.
I have had the pleasure of working one on one with Stephanie and her team. Specifically, we needed help with Lawmatics. While the Lawmatics support team is wonderful, Stephanie really helped us to overcome ALL obstacles and streamlined the business in an incredibly efficient manner. The tools she provided our firm were invaluable! Very professional, excellent communication and timely results! Her extensive knowledge of the legal industry combined with her operational / project management skills allows her to execute any plan or idea! I think the best quality is that even if you don’t “know” what adjustments your firm needs, Stephanie and her team provide so much insight on various options that work for YOU! Highly recommend for ANY firm that is looking to reduce stress, reduce workload and increase productivity! Thank you Stephanie!!!
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