Corporate Practice Director - Associate Growth

Fenwick & West; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 153.000 - 229.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing

Zusammenfassung

Fenwick & West is seeking a Corporate Practice Manager to support associates within the Corporate group, focusing on workflow, career development, and initiative implementation across the firm’s offices. The role requires collaboration with Practice Support Lawyers and Legal Training teams to enhance efficiency and development.

The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of manager-level experience in a law firm or professional services, plus strong data analytics, discretion, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or MBA a plus.
• Experience in practice management or staffing support is preferred.
• Strong communication and client-service orientation in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Serve as a trusted resource to associates in the Corporate group and manage workflow/time management.
• Oversee junior associates post-integration and support navigation of firm processes.
• Coordinate staffing within the free market workflow system and assist partners.
• Analyze group needs and assist recruiting efforts to address gaps in resources.
• Lead associate engagement and morale initiatives to foster collaboration.
• Plan and conduct formal training programs with Practice Support Lawyers and Legal Training teams.
• Support evaluation and development processes with the Legal Personnel team and Knowledge Management.
• Collaborate on AI initiatives and training for responsible use within the group.

Kenntnisse

Judgement & discretion

Emotional intelligence

Business improvement

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analytics

Organization & prioritization

MS Office

AI tools usage

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Fenwick & West is seeking a Corporate Practice Manager to support associates within the Corporate group, focusing on workflow, career development, and initiative implementation across the firm’s offices. The role requires collaboration with Practice Support Lawyers and Legal Training teams to enhance efficiency and development.

The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of manager-level experience in a law firm or professional services, plus strong data analytics, discretion, and