Practice Manager, IP Litigation

Kennison & Associates; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kennison & Associates seeks a Practice Manager to support its Intellectual Property Litigation Section. This hybrid role may be based in Boston or Washington, DC, with partnership to drive strategic and operational management of the IP/Law practice.

Responsibilities include developing processes, overseeing budgets, coordinating meetings, and supporting attorney performance and professional development. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in large-firm practice management.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in practice management in a large law firm.
• Strong leadership and data analysis skills.
• Understanding of law firm economics.
• Ability to present complex data to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement best-in-class operational processes for the IP/Law practice.
• Oversee budgets and financial management for the section.
• Coordinate section meetings and events.
• Support attorney performance management and professional development.
• Staffing: manage associates and paralegals; assist recruiting/onboarding.
• Contribute to AI and innovation initiatives; deliver data-driven BI insights.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Budget management

Process optimization

Staffing coordination

Communication

Strategic planning

Tools

BI tools

Job description

A leading law firm with offices across North America is seeking a Practice Manager to support its Intellectual Property Litigation Section. This hybrid role may be based in Boston or Washington, DC.

The Practice Manager will partner closely with firm leadership to drive the strategic and operational management of the IP/Law practice. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing best-in-class operational processes, overseeing budgets, coordinating section meetings and events, and supporting attorney performance management and professional development initiatives. This role will also manage associate and paralegal staffing, support recruiting and onboarding efforts, contribute to AI and innovation initiatives, and deliver data-driven insights and business intelligence to leadership.

Qualified candidates will have at least five years of experience within a large law firm in practice management, professional development, or human resources. Strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of law firm economics, and the ability to analyze and present complex data are essential.

The position offers a competitive salary of up to $220,000, commensurate with experience and location, along with a comprehensive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity to join a top-tier firm and play a meaningful role in shaping practice operations and driving strategic growth.

Job Code: 18798

*Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what the final salary offers might be. Variables include years of work experience, industry-specific experience, education level, etc. to be considered!