Law firm Practice Manager

R & W Group; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus potential

Job summary

R & W Group in DC seeks a Practice Manager to partner with Practice Group Leaders and collaborate across the firm to drive operational excellence within Labor & Employment, Environmental, and Privacy practices. The role influences strategy, optimizes practice operations, and supports growth across three dynamic groups.

Responsibilities include strategic leadership, resource and talent management, and cross-functional operations, with liaison to Finance, Business Development, Talent Development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in law firm management or professional services operations.
• Experience supporting legal practices; transactional law experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic and operational initiatives for practice groups.
• Monitor matter activity, staffing, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional communication and information sharing across offices and teams.
• Partner with finance, business development, talent development, and technology on initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or J.D. preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you a law firm Practice Manager? Would you like to join one of the top law firms in the US? If so, R & W Group has a fantastic new opportunity! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Practice Manager in DC. In this highly visible role, you would partner closely with Practice Group Leaders and collaborate across the firm, including Legal Talent, Business Development, Finance, Legal Technology, and Firm Administration, to drive operational excellence across our Labor & Employment, Environmental, and Privacy Practice Groups. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence strategy, optimize practice operations, and support the continued growth and success of three dynamic practices.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Practice Leadership

• Partner with Practice Group Leaders to develop and execute strategic and operational initiatives.
• Serve as a key advisor on practice activity, trends, and operational priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve attorney efficiency, matter management, and resource utilization.
• Develop internal communications and messaging to support practice engagement and alignment.
• Advance innovation initiatives and client-focused solutions across the practices.

Resource & Talent Management

• Monitor matter activity, workload distribution, and attorney capacity to support effective staffing decisions.
• Assess resource needs and prepare analyses to support recruiting and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with Legal Personnel and practice leadership on attorney-related matters.
• Support equitable and strategic allocation of billable work.

Practice Operations & Communications

• Develop agendas, presentations, and materials for practice group meetings.
• Facilitate regular communication and information sharing across attorneys and administrative teams.
• Ensure practice leaders have the information and insights needed to make informed business decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as a key liaison between the practice groups and firm administrative teams, including:

• Finance: Analyze financial performance and identify reporting and business intelligence needs.
• Business Development: Support growth initiatives, client opportunities, and successful lateral integration.
• Talent Development: Partner on associate development, mentoring, evaluations, promotions, training, and retention strategies.
• Legal Technology: Identify and implement innovative tools and processes that enhance collaboration, productivity, and matter management.
• Act as a trusted advisor and resource to attorneys at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or J.D. preferred.
• Experience in law firm management, professional services operations, or a related leadership role.
• Experience supporting legal practices; transactional law experience is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong financial, analytical, and project management capabilities.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across offices and practice groups.
• Proven ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with attorneys and business professionals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality work product.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Solid compensation ($130-175k, depending upon experience) plus potential annual bonus.

• Great benefits including health insurance.