Practice Manager

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Practice Manager
Duties: The candidate will work collaboratively with peers across the firm’s business support departments (e.g., Business Development, Legal Talent, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, Office Administrators) to manage initiatives and support business strategies as set out by the Department and Practice Groups. Monitor attorney workloads and productivity and identify associates for performance intervention as well as for advancement opportunities. Work cross-functionally to manage and promote attorney development and diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives. Work with the PGLs to determine recruiting/hiring needs for the practices. Provide onboarding and integration support to junior associates and lateral attorney hires. Work with Practice Group and practice team leaders, as well as with Professional Development colleagues to plan and conduct formal training programs for lawyers as needed. Under the direction of the Practice Director and in partnership with Business Development, assist in the development and implementation of Department and Practice Group annual business plans and work with PGLs and other partners to execute tactical steps to accomplish goals and objectives of the plans. Review and analyze monthly financial reports on utilization, inventory, alternative fee arrangements, budget, and other key performance indicators, and raise trends and highlights of analysis to Practice Director to ensure optimal practice performance. Work with colleagues in the finance department to address specific reporting needs for the Practice Groups and practice teams. Plan, organize, and support Department and Practice Group meetings and retreats, including coordinating with appropriate administrative departments, preparing and communicating agendas and materials, and developing and executing action items. Collaborate with attorneys, IT, Innovation, and Business Intelligence teams to define, implement, and maintain appropriate knowledge management systems. Communicate and coordinate Practice Group support staff needs for Paralegals, Legal Practice Assistants with Human Resources and Office Administrators. Support the Practice Director on special projects as requested.

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