The Lucas Group is searching for an experienced and talented Practice Group Manager to add as a key member of our client’s team in Washington, DC or New York City. Our client is a global AmLaw 100 law firm with experience offering clients forward-looking, results-oriented solutions that resolve their US, international and cross-border legal needs.
The Practice Group Manager will play a key role with the Practice Group Leaders, partnering with the Practice Management Team, Chief Talent Officer, Business Development and Finance and Accounting Teams in managing the business operations for the Corporate and Finance Practice Group to provide seamless quality service to lawyers and timekeeping staff, creating a cohesive team across all offices.
RESPONSIBILITES
- Working closely with Practice Group Leaders to:
- Develop and implement all practice-level strategic and operational initiatives.
- Serve as a knowledge resource of on-the-ground practice activity and execute on day-to-day operations.
- Identify and address operational issues to support attorney efficiency in matter management.
- Managing practice group resources by:
- Tracking matter activity and timekeeper capacity to provide Staffing Partners with informed assignment recommendations.
- Evaluating practice group needs on an ongoing basis, identifying gaps in attorney resources and preparing needs analyses to support practice group recruiting efforts.
- Ensuring regular information flow and data sharing by:
- Developing substantive agendas and presentations for practice group meetings.
- Preparing other practice group communications with Practice Group Leaders.
- Liaising with other administrative departments to ensure seamless service for all practice group needs, including:
- Finance: regularly analyze practice group’s financial data and recommend reporting needs.
- Business Development: identify appropriate resources at all attorney levels for new business initiatives and to ensure lateral partner integration success.
- Talent Development: collaborate on all initiatives related to associate development and retention, including mentoring, evaluations, reviews, promotions and practice-specific associate training.
- Knowledge Management: identify and develop innovative technological resources to improve data sharing, matter management and overall productivity.
- Acting as a trusted confidante for attorneys at all levels.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor‘s degree. Master’s degree or J.D. a plus.
- 7+ years of relevant experience within a law firm or professional services, operations and management industries. Experience with transactional law is a plus.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
- Must possess financial, analytical and project management skills.
- Demonstrates strategic focus, self-motivation, and a drive to action.
- Ability to work independently as well on a team and has the ability to collaborate effectively across offices and practice areas. Ability to build relationships and gain the trust of the attorneys.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, in oral and written form, with people at all levels within the Firm.
- Exhibits significant attention to detail and produce high quality deliverables.
- Must possess good judgment and decision making skills.
- Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
This Practice Group Manager position requires professional and prudent communications working in a team environment with a diverse group of associates. If you like new challenges every day and are charged up by a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity for you.
