Practice Manager

Boston Hale; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Practice Manager to support a high-performing team. The role involves managing business planning, overseeing financials, and ensuring compliance with work assignment policies. Ideal candidates will have a JD qualification and proven law firm experience, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven law firm experience is essential.
• Strong communication and business partnering skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of business planning and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor fee earner activity and matter status.
• Oversee work assignment tracking and time entry compliance.

Skills

Communication

Business partnering

Education

JD qualification

Job description

The Practice Manager will be required to support a high-performing team and will serve as the primary liaison to other practice groups and business functions. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the practice area and understand how it relates to the practice group, Department and Firm priorities.

• All aspects of business planning and managing strategic initiatives
• Working closely with BD and Marketing to align resources
• Monitor fee earner activity and matter status
• Managing work assignment policies and procedures
• Overseeing Work assignment tracking and time entry compliance
• Managing attorney compensation
• Managing all aspects of the Groups training requirements
• Working with Talent Acquisition on all staffing requirements for the Group
• Monitoring the Practice Group's financials and analyzing data
• Presenting variances to fee earners to allow better decision making

Person requirements:

• JD qualification is preferred
• Proven Law Firm experience is essential
• Strong communication and business partnering skills at all levels

Please get in touch with Simon if you would like to learn more about this exciting role.