Practice Manager

Cozen O'Connor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O'Connor seeks a Practice Manager to support its Emerging Data Privacy Trends practice in Chicago. You will report to the Chair and Vice Chair and manage billing, AR, reporting, and communications with clients and insurers.

The role requires strong financial acumen and experience with law firm billing and insurance appeals, plus the ability to work independently and with teams in a demanding environment. A Bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior legal operations experience a plus.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with law firm billing and insurance appeals processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment, with all team members.
• Responsiveness, discretion, and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Chair and Vice Chair of the Emerging Data Privacy Trends practice.
• Expected to work with team members as instructed.
• Handle all steps of billing process and invoice review and approval.
• Complete insurance appeals.
• Lead A/R and collections communications.
• Maintain various client/insurer contact lists, calendars, and undertake communications with clients and insurers as directed.
• Work with marketing, update and create marketing materials and assist in creating legal update power points.
• Work with business development and pricing teams to prepare RFPs for Chair and Vice Chair review.
• Work on prospective client materials as needed.
• Coordinate client/prospective client entertainment and meals, attendance at conferences by team members, and holiday gifts.
• Prepare monthly reports requested by the Chair and Vice Chair.
• Request and analyze profitability and pricing information.
• Coordinate CLE and insurer continuing education credits for clients and team members.
• Prepare monthly litigation strategy calendars for all insurers and particular monitoring counsel/clients.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Financial acumen

Billing experience

Insurance appeals

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Independence & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

Cozen O'Connor is seeking a Practice Manager to support its Emerging Data Privacy Trends practice. The position will be based in the firm's Chicago office.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Chair and Vice Chair of the Emerging Data Privacy Trends practice
• Expected to work with team members as instructed
• Handle all steps of billing process and invoice review and approval
• Complete insurance appeals
• Lead A/R and collections communications
• Maintain various client/insurer contact lists, calendars, and undertake communications with clients and insurers as directed
• Work with marketing, update and create marketing materials and assist in creating legal update power points
• Work with business development and pricing teams to prepare RFPs for Chair and Vice Chair review
• Work on prospective client materials as needed
• Coordinate client/prospective client entertainment and meals, attendance at conferences by team members, and holiday gifts
• Prepare monthly reports requested by the Chair and Vice Chair
• Request and analyze profitability and pricing information
• Coordinate CLE and insurer continuing education credits for clients and team members
• Prepare monthly litigation strategy calendars for all insurers and particular monitoring counsel/clients
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Prior legal operations experience a plus
• Strong financial acumen and experience with law firm billing and insurance appeals processes
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment, with all team members
• Responsiveness, discretion, and judgment

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location.

About Us

Known for its commitment to action and tangible results, Cozen O'Connor has rapidly grown to become one of North America's fastest-growing law firms. Offering full-service expertise in litigation, business law, and government relations, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including global Fortune 500 companies, growing middle-market firms, startups, and high-profile individuals.

Established in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has more than 1,000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law.

Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle market companies, Cozen O’Connor services its clients’ needs through 35 offices across two continents.

The firm is consistently ranked among the top 100 law firms in America and has received recognition from prestigious legal and business organizations such as Chambers & Partners, The American Lawyer, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers.

Cozen O'Connor is dedicated to excellence and strives to achieve the right results for its clients, no matter how complex or critical the legal challenges may be.

Cozen O’Connor is committed to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a breadth of perspectives and experience is necessary to provide the highest quality legal service.

We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.

Cozen O’Connor actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers. Gaps in experience are not penalized.

Cozen O’Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.