Strategic Practice Operations Manager

Winston & Strawn LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor seeks a Practice Operations Manager (POM) to support the daily operational and financial performance of the Firm's practice groups. Reporting to the Director of Practice Operations, the POM will act as a strategic liaison between attorneys and administrative teams, driving efficiency and technology-enabled improvements at the practice level.

The role involves monitoring key financial metrics, collaborating with DPOs and the Pricing Team on profitability and budgets, and advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, degree in finance or accounting preferred. JD or MBA a plus.
• 5+ years' experience in law firm operations, professional services operations, or financial/business management roles required.
• Excellent written communication and well-developed oral presentation abilities.
• Must live within a commutable distance to a firm office with the ability to come into the office 3-4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial performance at the Department and Practice Group levels, including utilization, realization, revenue, profitability, and other performance metrics. Liaise with the financial reporting team to enhance practice group level financial reporting.
• Report regularly on KPIs. Collaborate with DPOs to improve group financial performance and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with Directors of Practice Operations (DPOs) and Pricing Team to enhance attorney understanding of client/matter profitability and drive adoption of matter budgets and value-based fee arrangements.
• Monitor and manage practice group expense budgets.
• Assist with transition and integration of newly hired lateral partners and groups.
• Support partnership nomination and promotions process, including preparation of candidate materials for Department Leadership and the Executive Committee; assist in managing the partnership candidate pipeline by Practice Group.
• Collaborate with Professional Development to support training programs for associates aligned with strategic priorities.
• Ensure practice groups communicate regularly on issues related to development, business development, talent management, and financial performance.

Skills

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree (finance or accounting preferred)

JD or MBA a plus

Job description

Winston Taylor seeks a Practice Operations Manager (POM) to support the daily operational and financial performance of the Firm's practice groups. Reporting to the Director of Practice Operations, the POM will act as a strategic liaison between attorneys and administrative teams, driving efficiency and technology-enabled improvements at the practice level.

The role involves monitoring key financial metrics, collaborating with DPOs and the Pricing Team on profitability and budgets, and advancing