Executive Director — IP Firm Strategy & Operations

Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP (BSKB); Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Metro access

Free parking

Firm events

Job summary

Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP, a leading IP law firm in the Washington, DC area, seeks an Executive Director to oversee all administrative operations in a high production environment for IP prosecution. The role supports managers and staff in administration, HR, accounting, finance, IT, marketing, and facilities.

The position is full-time and exempt, reporting to the Executive Committee; the firm plans for a smooth transition with overlap during leadership change in Spring 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required.
• Graduate degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of accounting and reporting experience.
• CPA firm experience preferred.
• Background in financial management and budgeting.
• Experience in an intellectual property law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Excel and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Attend Executive Committee and Partnership meetings, draft agendas, keep minutes, publish minutes promptly.
• Direct or assist in policy formulation in financial reporting and general administration.
• Oversee supervision of non-legal administrative managers/staff including Accounting, HR, IT, Facilities, and Library.
• Serve as liaison and provide advisory assistance to managers of legal personnel and Marketing.
• Formulate annual capital and operating budget proposals.
• Prepare and interpret management reports.
• Expend allocated budgets for personnel, equipment, supplies and capital budget.
• Work with Accounting personnel to identify and develop reporting needs.
• Strategic planning for the firm across administrative departments.
• Keep Executive Committee informed of unusual events impacting the firm.
• Monitor various types of insurance.
• Encourage staff support throughout the firm.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; proficient in law firm management software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Financial management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Law firm management software

Job description

Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP, a leading IP law firm in the Washington, DC area, seeks an Executive Director to oversee all administrative operations in a high production environment for IP prosecution. The role supports managers and staff in administration, HR, accounting, finance, IT, marketing, and facilities.

The position is full-time and exempt, reporting to the Executive Committee; the firm plans for a smooth transition with overlap during leadership change in Spring 2027.