Practice Group Manager, Labor & Employment

Wisnik Career Enterprises, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisnik Career Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Practice Group Manager, Labor & Employment for its New York, Chicago, Houston, or Orlando offices.

The role partners with group leadership to drive strategic plans and operational efficiency across the practice. You will analyze performance metrics, oversee staffing and resource planning, and collaborate with recruiting, professional development, and HR on hiring and retention strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in practice management or related roles within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, legal studies, or a related field required; MBA or JD preferred.
• Experience supporting Labor & Employment, Litigation, Regulatory, or other advocacy-focused practices, with an understanding of attorney staffing and workflow demands.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice group leadership to develop and execute strategic plans that align with firmwide objectives and drive operational efficiency.
• Analyze practice group performance, attorney productivity, utilization, and financial metrics; prepare reports and actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Oversee work allocation, staffing, and resource planning, including evaluating headcount needs, attorney leverage, and practice group capacity.
• Collaborate with Recruiting, Professional Development, and HR on attorney hiring, onboarding, career development, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Coordinate practice group meetings, retreats, and internal communications, serving as a liaison between attorneys and firmwide business services departments.
• Lead practice group initiatives focused on process improvement, knowledge management, innovation, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Practice management

Leadership

Financial analysis

Excel pivot

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

JD

Tools

Excel

Law firm accounting systems

Job description

Practice Group Manager, Labor & Employment

For the New York, Chicago, Houston or Orlando Office of a National Law Firm

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with practice group leadership to develop and execute strategic plans that align with firmwide objectives and drive operational efficiency.
• Analyze practice group performance, attorney productivity, utilization, and financial metrics; prepare reports and actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Oversee work allocation, staffing, and resource planning, including evaluating headcount needs, attorney leverage, and practice group capacity.
• Collaborate with Recruiting, Professional Development, and HR on attorney hiring, onboarding, career development, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Coordinate practice group meetings, retreats, and internal communications, serving as a liaison between attorneys and firmwide business services departments.
• Lead practice group initiatives focused on process improvement, knowledge management, innovation, and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications include:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in practice management or related roles within a law firm or professional services environment; prior management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, legal studies, or a related field required; MBA or JD preferred.
• Experience supporting Labor & Employment, Litigation, Regulatory, or other advocacy-focused practices, with an understanding of attorney staffing and workflow demands.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, profitability, realization, billing rates, utilization, and performance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot charts, and other Microsoft Office applications; experience with law firm accounting systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills, with strong organizational abilities, sound judgment, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Salary: $170k-$200k