Practice Group Growth & Operations Manager

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is seeking a Practice Group Business Manager to assist Practice Group Leaders in managing the business and administration of the practice groups to drive strategic and profitable growth for the Firm.

The PGBM will work with the Practice Group Leader(s) and the Senior Director of Practice Services to oversee operations, financial management, and strategic initiatives while ensuring confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; JD preferred.
• Insurance Services and/or Defense Litigation experience preferred.
• Strong financial acumen required.
• Five or more years' experience in an operational, supervisory and/or management position in a professional office setting required.
• Demonstrated experience in driving process and continuous improvements.
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen time management skills to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the Firm, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Previous experience in law firm management required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain clear and consistent lines of communication with the Practice Group Leader(s), Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and other senior administrative team members.
• Prepare for and help conduct regular practice group meetings and other types of practice group gatherings and communications.
• Proactively manage the day-to-day operational running of the practice including taking a hands-on approach to identifying and implementing appropriate actions to address needs of practice(s).
• Supervise and monitor implementation of the practice group business plan.
• Act as liaison with Finance to generate and analyze financial reports and prepare appropriate summaries and briefings.
• Manage financial performance to ensure all key metrics are met and growth in revenue and profitability are supported.
• Gather and analyze economic data of the practice group and assess performance on an ongoing basis in partnership with the Practice Group Leader(s).
• Monitor attorney workload and utilization reports in order to identify productivity issues and counsel attorneys where appropriate

Skills

Financial acumen

Operations management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

BA/BS; JD preferred

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is seeking a Practice Group Business Manager to assist Practice Group Leaders in managing the business and administration of the practice groups to drive strategic and profitable growth for the Firm.

The PGBM will work with the Practice Group Leader(s) and the Senior Director of Practice Services to oversee operations, financial management, and strategic initiatives while ensuring confidentiality and professional standards.