Practice Group Manager

gtlaw; Washington; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig is seeking a highly capable Practice Group Manager for its Government Law & Policy team based in Washington, DC. The role focuses on leading strategic, operational, and client service activities, identifying talent and staffing opportunities to strengthen the team and align with firm objectives.

The candidate will partner across departments, ensuring excellent service delivery, effective billing practices, and strong performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication, with client service focus.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive and resourceful.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships across levels and departments.
• Uses financial information to influence decisions and ensure solid fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with department leadership to understand the Shareholders' practice and resources needed to support sound business practices.
• Streamlines administrative processes and delivers concise, accurate information for decision-making.
• Plans and facilitates practice group meetings; prepares agendas, materials, and action items.
• Partners with Revenue Management on billing and revenue functions.
• Collaborates with Talent Services on recruiting, onboarding and retention efforts.
• Delivers tailored training programs with Professional Development.
• Works with Marketing to implement initiatives; supports pitches and RFP responses as needed.
• Manages workload distribution, staffing, and productivity; identifies workflow challenges.
• Coordinates calendar, client meetings, and administrative duties.
• Manages monthly billing allocations and stakeholder involvement.
• Coordinates semi-annual lobbying report review and submissions.
• Oversees internship and Legislative Assistant programs; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Financial acumen

Adaptability

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Organization Development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools (firm-approved)

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Government Law & Policy team as a Practice Group Manager.

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our Washington, D.C. office, on an in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building.

Position Summary:

The Practice Group Manager is responsible for leading and managing the strategic, operational, and client service activities of the Government Law & Policy practice group in the Washington, D.C. office. This role supports practice group development by identifying talent and staffing opportunities that strengthen the team and support strategic goals. The Practice Group Manager provides departmental leadership and support to ensure outstanding service delivery, effective billing practices, strong team performance, and alignment with the firm's overall objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with department leadership to understand the Shareholders' practice and the resources needed to support sound business practices
• Streamlines administrative processes by proactively anticipating department leadership needs and delivering concise, accurate information to support informed decision-making
• Plans and at times facilitates practice group meetings and strategic discussions; prepare agendas, materials, and follow-up action items
• Partners with Revenue Management to manage the department billing and revenue functions
• Partners with Talent Services and Talent Acquisition on recruiting, onboarding and retention efforts
• Collaborates with Professional Development to deliver tailored training programs
• Works with the global Marketing team to help implement the marketing and business development initiatives; supports pitches and RFP responses as needed
• Manages workload distribution and staffing, and productivity to proactively identify workflow challenges, capacity issues, and resource needs
• Manages administrative duties including calendar coordination and identifying/suggesting client meetings and connections
• Administers monthly billing allocation activities, ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and appropriate stakeholder involvement.
• Coordinates the semi-annual lobbying report review process to ensure required reports are reviewed, validated, and submitted in accordance with established requirements.
• Oversees the internship and Legislative Assistant program administration
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to use good judgment and be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with all levels of staff, including attorneys, peers, and other departments
• Ability to apply financial information in a dynamic business environment to not only keep fundamentals strong, but to influence positive change
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Organization Development, or related field required
• Minimum of seven years of experience in a management or leadership position in a professional services organization
• Strong business, accounting, finance, and client management experience

Technology

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
• Experience working in the federal government or with government offices is a plus
• Experience using firm-approved AI tools (e.g., Co