Practice Manager

McDermott Will & Schulte; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is searching for a Practice Manager in Boston, MA. The role will involve managing practice development initiatives, supporting the operations of various practice groups, and ensuring strategic objectives are met.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years of professional service experience. The position offers a competitive rewards package including an annual salary range of $131,000 - $203,000.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in a professional service environment.
• Ability to work independently and set goals.
• Reliable with a high degree of initiative.

Responsibilities

• Drive organization and execution across practice groups.
• Support implementation of practice group strategic priorities.
• Manage practice development initiatives and projects.

Skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

The Practice Manager is responsible for the delivery and project management of substantive practice development initiatives as directed by the Practice Group Directors. This position supports the smooth running of multiple practice groups both operationally and organizationally. The Practice Manager relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Drive organization and execution across practice groups to ensure priorities, timelines and deliverables remain on track
• Support implementation of practice group strategic priorities by working closely with practice leadership to define goals and monitor progress
• Support day-to-day operations of the practice groups, under the direction of the Practice Group Director
• Project manage the delivery of substantive practice development initiatives and projects as directed by practice leadership
• Coordinate associate onboarding, integration and offboarding, assist integration efforts as needed with other positions
• Manage and communicate lateral recruiting pipeline across practice leadership
• Support at a high level the operational aspects of running the practice group including drafting leadership communications, assisting the organization and planning of internal and external practice meetings and aiding with promotion, compensation and evaluation processes
• Track census file changes and ensure that these changes flow to other practice group reporting
• Partner with Finance & Accounting to review and analyze key financial metrics including capacity and profitability
• Analyze targeted financial reports to identify and explain specific trends and anomalies, including but not limited to advising on aspects related to billing and matter management
• Support reporting and analysis of timekeeper capacity and utilization based on practice group needs
• Serve as a liaison between practice groups and administrative departments (Business Development and Marketing, HR, Professional Development, Accounting and Finance) to ensure operational excellence, efficiencies and effective use of resources toward meeting strategic objectives
• Foster cross-platform communication and idea exchange particularly with similar practice support and operational roles across the firm
• Identify and implement technology solutions, including AI tools and workflow automation, to improve operational efficiency, reporting, communication, and project execution across the PGD team

Job Specifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
• At least 5-7 years experience in a professional service environment
• Strong project management and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work well with all levels of management
• Reliable and flexible with a high degree of initiative
• Ability to work independently, set work goals and objectives
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, including Excel and PowerPoint, with exceptional attention to detail

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range: $131,000 - $203,000.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear.
• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

Work Environment

Typical indoor office environment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.