Practice Manager

ford agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency in Washington, DC seeks a Practice Manager to oversee operations for three practice groups within a top national law firm.

You will develop forward-thinking strategies, analyze financial data, and work with HR on associate development and retention while coordinating resource planning and recruiting initiatives across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree JD preferred.
• 5+ years of legal practice operations experience.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Strategic mindset with collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners and leadership in developing strategic plans.
• Analyze financial data and create financial reports for leadership.
• Collaborate with HR and other teams on associate development and retention initiatives.
• Develop presentations and agendas for internal meetings.
• Evaluate practice group needs to identify gaps in resources and recruiting needs.
• Assist with business development plans and initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Collaboration skills

Strategic mindset

Professional excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or JD preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a Practice Manager to oversee the business operations for three practice groups with a top national law firm. This individual will develop forward thinking strategies and initiatives and collaborate closely with other firm leaders. This is a terrific role for a candidate with solid practice operations experience with a great sense of team effort and goal oriented strategy focus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners and leadership in developing strategic plans
• Analyze financial data and create financial reports for leadership
• Collaborate with HR and other teams on associate development and retention initiatives
• Develop presentations and agendas for internal meetings
• Evaluate practice group needs to identify gaps in resources and recruiting needs
• Assist with business development plans and initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree or JD preferred
• 5+ years of legal practice operations experience
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Commitment to professional excellence
• Strategic mindset with strong collaboration skills

Compensation

• $130,000 - $175,000 annually

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

This position is an opening with one of our clients.