Strategic Practice Manager - Law Firm Operations

Arnold & Porter Llp; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a strategic Practice Manager to join the Innovation and Practice Management Department.

In this highly visible role, you will partner with Practice Group Leaders and collaborate across the firm to drive operational excellence across Labor & Employment, Environmental, and Privacy practices, influencing strategy, optimizing operations, and supporting growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in law firm management or professional services operations.
• Experience supporting legal practices; transactional law experience a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic and operational initiatives with Practice Group Leaders.
• Advise on practice activity, trends, and operational priorities.
• Monitor staffing, workload, and attorney capacity for effective staffing decisions.
• Support communication and information sharing across attorneys and staff.
• Identify and implement innovative tools and processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or JD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a strategic Practice Manager to join the Innovation and Practice Management Department.

In this highly visible role, you will partner with Practice Group Leaders and collaborate across the firm to drive operational excellence across Labor & Employment, Environmental, and Privacy practices, influencing strategy, optimizing operations, and supporting growth.