Practice Management Coordinator

esswd; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 88,111,000 - 99,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer events

Wellness programming

Professional environment

Health plan options

Job summary

Faegre Drinker has a Practice Management Coordinator role to support the Practice Management team across several offices, including Philadelphia. You will aid the Practice Group Leader and directors in managing business, talent, and administration for the Practice Group.

The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience in a law firm environment preferred and a hybrid work environment supported by technology tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years' experience.
• Minimum of three years related administrative experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Law firm support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support practice group managers on various practice group and lawyer needs.
• Assist with lawyer performance evaluations, promotions, compensation and bonuses.
• Assist with staffing recommendations for lawyers and hiring needs.
• Coordinate lawyer orientation, relocation and departure processes.
• Assist leaders in assessing productivity and profitability of lawyers and client relationships.
• Prepare and manage budgets for the practice group and annual revenue budgets for billable hours.
• Coordinate partner and practice group meetings, including agendas, minutes and communications.
• Handle special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

Organization

Works well under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years' experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.

Job Description Summary:

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Practice Management Coordinator to work with our Practice Management team in our Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Denver, or Washington D.C. office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to support the Practice Group Leader, and the firm's Practice Management department in managing the business, talent, and administration of the Practice Group. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Job Description:

What you would do:

• Support practice group managers on various practice group and lawyer needs
• Assist with lawyer performance evaluations, promotions, compensation and bonuses
• Assist with making recommendations on lawyer staffing levels and hiring needs
• Coordinate the lawyer orientation, relocation and departure processes
• Assist Practice Group Leaders and Practice Group Directors in assessing the productivity and profitability of the practice group's lawyers, paraprofessionals and client relationships
• Coordinate the preparation and management of the marketing and operating budgets for the practice group, and assist with preparing the annual revenue budgets for billable hours
• Coordinate partner and practice group meetings, including drafting agendas, maintaining minutes and facilitating communications
• Special projects and duties, as assigned

What is expected:

• Ability to problem-solve
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Ability to maintain stamina throughout a standard workday, on- and off-site
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team oriented collaborative environment

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

The anticipated initial hourly rate for someone who is hired into this position is $30.75 - $34.75/hour based on a 37.5 hour a week schedule.

Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is a non-exempt role paid on an hourly basis. The initial hourly rate listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Application deadline or before: September 4, 2026

What is required:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years' experience
• Minimum of three years related administrative experience
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Law firm support experience preferred

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