Litigation Practice Performance Director (Hybrid)

Thompson Coburn LLP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Profit Sharing plans

Parking/Transportation Stipend

Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums and

medical reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

College Savings Plan Deductions (529 …

Long Term Care

Job summary

Thompson Coburn LLP, a large, multi-state law firm, seeks a full-time exempt Director of Practice Group Performance Management – Litigation in St. Louis. The role supports performance and profitability of the Litigation Department through strategic, financial, and operational initiatives, partnering with LDLs and PGLs.

After training, a hybrid-remote schedule is available. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans, budgeting, and monitoring metrics, plus leading legal project and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• MBA, JD, or other advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in law firm management or professional service operations required.
• Experience with legal billing practices, financial or budget reporting, and Microsoft Office applications required.
• Experience with strategic planning, process improvement, client service prioritization, and multi-office environments preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in managing people and projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes Practice Group Strategic Plans in partnership with PGLs and in alignment with Firm and Practice Department Strategies.
• Monitors Practice Group strategic plan execution and recommends adjustments, course corrections, or new initiatives as necessary.
• Collaborates in the development of annual Practice Group performance budgets with input on headcount, expected hours, and billing rates.
• Monitors Practice Group financial performance as reported through Financial Intelligence Platform focusing on direct margin and profitability.
• Leads the implementation and adoption of legal project management and matter management practices to improve service delivery and profitability.
• Provides performance-related coaching and feedback to direct reports and leads a team of up to three direct reports.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

MBA, JD, or other advanced degree preferred

Minimum five (5) years of experience in managing people and projects

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thompson Coburn LLP, a large, multi-state law firm, seeks a full-time exempt Director of Practice Group Performance Management – Litigation in St. Louis. The role supports performance and profitability of the Litigation Department through strategic, financial, and operational initiatives, partnering with LDLs and PGLs.

After training, a hybrid-remote schedule is available. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans, budgeting, and monitoring metrics, plus leading legal project and