Strategic Global Litigation Practice Manager

Sidley Austin LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 185,000 - 260,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Practice Group Manager – Litigation to serve as the primary administrative manager for the Global Litigation Practice Group (GPG), partnering with Global Practice Leaders, office leadership, and key administrative departments to advance strategic objectives across offices.

The PGM will drive efficiency, reporting, budgeting, and talent development, coordinating with Marketing, Knowledge Management and Revenue teams to provide a holistic view of the Litigation

Qualifications

• J.D. required with 5–7 years of legal practice or comparable law firm management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and scheduling tools.
• Strong ability to handle complexity, negotiate, and manage client service.

Responsibilities

• Partner with office chairs and managers to promote consistency across offices.
• Foster collaboration among Global Practice Leaders and administrative teams.
• Create holistic reporting with Marketing, KM and Revenue leads.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans and objectives.
• Analyze metrics and dashboards to drive improvements in Litigation.
• Serve as liaison between GPG and firm departments for initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to develop budgets.
• Create materials for internal meetings and annual partner events.
• Coordinate hiring needs and onboarding with Legal Recruiting.
• Develop partner/counsel promotion candidate materials.
• Monitor staffing trends and optimize resource allocation.
• Address billing, time entry, and other practice group issues.
• Identify best practices for consistent, excellent service across offices.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

5–7 years legal practice or law firm management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Resource Management/Scheduling Tools

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Practice Group Manager – Litigation to serve as the primary administrative manager for the Global Litigation Practice Group (GPG), partnering with Global Practice Leaders, office leadership, and key administrative departments to advance strategic objectives across offices.

The PGM will drive efficiency, reporting, budgeting, and talent development, coordinating with Marketing, Knowledge Management and Revenue teams to provide a holistic view of the Litigation