Strategic Practice Group Operations Lead

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is seeking a Practice Group Business Manager to support Practice Group Leaders in managing the business and administration of one or more practice groups. The role focuses on driving strategic growth, profitability, and efficiency by analyzing financial performance, workflows, and staffing while implementing firm-wide initiatives at the group level.

The PGBM will collaborate with senior leadership to monitor metrics, oversee staffing and workload, and ensure alignment

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; JD preferred.
• Five or more years' experience in an operational, supervisory and/or management position in a professional office setting.
• Demonstrated experience in driving process and continuous improvements.
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen time management skills to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the Firm, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Previous experience in law firm management required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain clear and consistent lines of communication with the Practice Group Leader(s), Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and other senior administrative team members.
• Prepare for and help conduct regular practice group meetings and other types of practice group gatherings and communications.
• Proactively manage the day-to-day operational running of the practice including taking a hands-on approach to identifying and implementing appropriate actions to address needs of practice(s).
• Supervise and monitor implementation of the practice group business plan.
• Act as liaison with Finance to generate and analyze financial reports and prepare appropriate summaries and briefings.
• Manage financial performance to ensure all key metrics are met and growth in revenue and profitability are supported.
• Gather and analyze economic data of the practice group and assess performance on an ongoing basis in partnership with the Practice Group Leader(s).
• Monitor attorney workload and utilization reports in order to identify productivity issues and counsel attorneys where appropriate

Skills

Financial acumen

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Cross-level communication

Leadership

Process improvement

Law firm management

Education

BA/BS

JD preferred

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is seeking a Practice Group Business Manager to support Practice Group Leaders in managing the business and administration of one or more practice groups. The role focuses on driving strategic growth, profitability, and efficiency by analyzing financial performance, workflows, and staffing while implementing firm-wide initiatives at the group level.

The PGBM will collaborate with senior leadership to monitor metrics, oversee staffing and workload, and ensure alignment