Strategic Legal Practice Manager (Hybrid)

DLA Piper; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Legal Practice Manager to coordinate and lead a multidisciplinary team supporting a partner(s) with a large, complex practice. You will oversee billing, matter management, and administrative functions across teams, driving strategic direction and ensuring client satisfaction.

Located in the US with a hybrid schedule, you will act as a central operational hub, aligning plans with firm leadership while guiding pricing, analytics, and process improvements to optimize

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in legal operations, practice management, or professional services.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis, and matter management systems.
• Excellent communication and client service standards.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pitch and proposal activity, matter opening, budgeting, and client guidelines.
• Monitor WIP, billing, collections, and profitability metrics.
• Coordinate with billing for timely invoicing and client requirements.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver exceptional client service.
• Identify process improvements and leverage technology for efficiency.
• Strategic planning, monitor progress, and adapt plans with leadership.

Skills

Law firm economics

Billing processes

Client service

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Matter management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Practice management tools

Data analytics platforms

Financial systems

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Legal Practice Manager to coordinate and lead a multidisciplinary team supporting a partner(s) with a large, complex practice. You will oversee billing, matter management, and administrative functions across teams, driving strategic direction and ensuring client satisfaction.

Located in the US with a hybrid schedule, you will act as a central operational hub, aligning plans with firm leadership while guiding pricing, analytics, and process improvements to optimize