Legal Practice Operations Leader (Hybrid)

DLA Piper; United States; 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 to coordinate billing, matter management, and administrative functions across teams, aligning with strategic goals and the partner portfolio. You will lead a multidisciplinary team including pitch, finance, billing, and client service to ensure efficiency and accuracy throughout the matter lifecycle.

You will sit in any US office with a hybrid schedule, collaborate with attorneys and practice management leadership, improve processes, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in legal operations, practice management, or professional services environment.
• Strong leadership and client service skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pitch and proposal activity, matter opening, budgeting, and client guidelines compliance.
• Monitor WIP, billing, collections, and profitability metrics for the partner’s portfolio.
• Coordinate with billing teams to ensure timely invoicing per client requirements.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver client service and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Matter management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Matter management systems

Legal project management tools

Job description

DLA Piper seeks a Senior Legal Practice Manager to coordinate billing, matter management, and administrative functions across teams, aligning with strategic goals and the partner portfolio. You will lead a multidisciplinary team including pitch, finance, billing, and client service to ensure efficiency and accuracy throughout the matter lifecycle.

You will sit in any US office with a hybrid schedule, collaborate with attorneys and practice management leadership, improve processes, and drive