Corporate Practice Manager: Elevate Associates & Workflow

Pdclegal; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenwick & West LLP in Mountain View, CA seeks a Corporate Practice Manager to support associates and lead workflow, staffing, and development initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and data-driven resource planning within the Corporate practice group.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of manager level experience in a law firm or professional services, with a Bachelor’s degree; JD or MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or MBA a plus.
• 3–5 years of manager level experience in a law firm or professional services.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide workflow and career development support to Corporate group associates.
• Manage staffing, allocation, and utilization within the free market workflow system.
• Lead associate engagement, morale, and in‑office collaboration initiatives.
• Coordinate training programs with Practice Support Lawyers and Legal Training teams.
• Support AI initiatives and ensure responsible use of AI tools within the group.
• Collaborate with directors and partners on strategic group decisions.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Strong communication

Data analytics

Relationship building

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or MBA is a plus

Tools

MS Office

AI tools

Job description

Fenwick & West LLP in Mountain View, CA seeks a Corporate Practice Manager to support associates and lead workflow, staffing, and development initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and data-driven resource planning within the Corporate practice group.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of manager level experience in a law firm or professional services, with a Bachelor’s degree; JD or MBA is a plus.