Practice Manager

Johnleonard; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JOHN LEONARD in Boston seeks a Practice Manager to support the strategic, operational, and talent management needs of its Corporate practice. This role partners with attorneys and leadership to improve workflows, oversee performance, and drive professional development initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong law firm practice management, analytical, and leadership skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a large law firm, including practice management, professional development, and/or human resources

Responsibilities

• Oversee attorney work allocation and utilization metrics; improve workflows and SOPs
• Coordinate attorney training, mentoring, performance reviews, and development plans
• Support attorney recruiting, onboarding, and transition processes
• Partner with Finance and other teams to analyze staffing, financial, and knowledge data
• Coach and mentor practice coordinators and specialists
• Manage budgets, meetings, events, and internal communications
• Serve as liaison between section leadership, attorneys, and admin departments to advance business objectives

Skills

Analytical

Project management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO THE OFFICE IN BOSTON, MA, IN PERSON 3 DAYS PER WEEK.

Salary Range: $155K-$200K

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5

Required: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in a large law firm, including experience in practice management, professional development, and/or human resources

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

A leading Boston law firm is seeking a Practice Manager to support the strategic, operational, and talent management needs of its Corporate practice. This role partners with attorneys and administrative leadership to improve workflows, oversee performance and professional development initiatives, analyze business metrics, and support section-wide goals. The ideal candidate brings strong law firm practice management, analytical, and leadership skills, along with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in a large law firm, including experience in practice management, professional development, and/or human resources
• Strong analytical, project management, organizational, and leadership skills
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data
• Knowledge of law firm economics, employee relations, performance management, and separations
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while building trust with attorneys and professional staff

Key Responsibilities

• Practice Management: Oversee attorney work allocation, monitor utilization metrics, and improve workflows and standard operating procedures.
• Professional Development: Coordinate attorney training, mentoring, performance reviews, career development plans, and external learning opportunities.
• Recruiting and HR: Assess hiring needs, support attorney recruiting and onboarding, coordinate leave transitions, and assist with departures.
• Business Intelligence: Partner with Finance and other teams to analyze staffing, financial, and knowledge management data and recommend improvements.
• Team Leadership: Coach and mentor practice coordinators and specialists while collaborating with practice management colleagues to improve processes.
• Section Administration: Manage budgets, coordinate meetings and events, support communications, and help implement operational initiatives and strategic plans.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison between section leadership, attorneys, and administrative departments to advance business objectives.

JOHN LEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.