Hybrid Legal Practice Director Ops & Strategy

DLA Piper; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a Senior Legal Practice Manager (LPM) to align strategic initiatives with a portfolio of partners and their complex matters. You will oversee budgeting, matter lifecycle processes, billing, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and client satisfaction across multiple teams.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team including pitch, finance, billing, and administrative staff, coordinating with attorneys and practice management leadership to drive efficiency and strategic value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in legal operations, practice management, or professional services.
• Strong understanding of law firm economics, billing processes, and client service standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pitch and proposal activity, matter opening, budgeting, and compliance with client guidelines.
• Monitor WIP, billing, collections, and profitability metrics for the partner’s portfolio.
• Coordinate with billing teams to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team to deliver exceptional client service and operational excellence.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce administrative burden.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Matter management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/finance

Tools

Matter management systems

Billing systems

Data analytics platforms

Job description

DLA Piper seeks a Senior Legal Practice Manager (LPM) to align strategic initiatives with a portfolio of partners and their complex matters. You will oversee budgeting, matter lifecycle processes, billing, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and client satisfaction across multiple teams.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team including pitch, finance, billing, and administrative staff, coordinating with attorneys and practice management leadership to drive efficiency and strategic value.