Strategic Practice Manager: Innovation & Operations

AMA Detroit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking a strategic, collaborative Practice Manager to join the Innovation and Practice Management Department in Washington, DC. You will partner with Practice Group Leaders and collaborate across the firm to drive operational excellence for Labor & Employment, Environmental, and Privacy practices.

The role offers the chance to influence strategy, optimize operations, and support growth across three dynamic practices, including staffing, matter management, and client-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or J.D. preferred.
• Experience in law firm management, professional services operations, 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

• Partner with Practice Group Leaders to develop and execute strategic and operational initiatives.
• Serve as a key advisor on practice activity, trends, and operational priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve attorney efficiency, matter management, and resource utilization.
• Develop internal communications and messaging to support practice engagement and alignment.
• Advance innovation initiatives and client-focused solutions across the practices.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or J.D. preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking a strategic, collaborative Practice Manager to join the Innovation and Practice Management Department in Washington, DC. You will partner with Practice Group Leaders and collaborate across the firm to drive operational excellence for Labor & Employment, Environmental, and Privacy practices.

The role offers the chance to influence strategy, optimize operations, and support growth across three dynamic practices, including staffing, matter management, and client-focused