Strategic Practice Manager: Growth, Ops & Collaboration

Arnold & Porter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter, a leading US law firm, seeks a strategic Practice Manager for its Innovation and Practice Management Department in New York or Washington, DC. You will partner with Practice Group Leaders and collaborate across the firm to drive operational excellence and growth of three dynamic practices.

The role requires strategy development, governance of staffing and resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination with Finance, Business Development, Talent, and Legal Technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or JD preferred.
• Experience in law firm management or related leadership role.
• Experience supporting legal practices; transactional law experience is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic and operational initiatives with Practice Group Leaders.
• Monitor staffing, workload, and attorney capacity to inform staffing decisions.
• Develop agendas and communications to support practice meetings and information sharing.
• Serve as a liaison between practice groups and firm administrative teams across Finance, BD, Talent, and Technology.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or JD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Arnold & Porter, a leading US law firm, seeks a strategic Practice Manager for its Innovation and Practice Management Department in New York or Washington, DC. You will partner with Practice Group Leaders and collaborate across the firm to drive operational excellence and growth of three dynamic practices.

The role requires strategy development, governance of staffing and resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination with Finance, Business Development, Talent, and Legal Technology.