Senior Practice Group Manager

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States GreenPoint Global Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Responsibilities

Special projects and strategy

  • Works with the Department Practice Director and Practice Group Leader(s) to draft and execute the practice group’s strategic plan, including setting practice group goals, monitoring plan performance and KPIs throughout the year, and taking proactive measures to achieve priorities.
  • Collaborates and coordinates with other functions in the firm, including Finance, Talent and Inclusion, Recruiting, and Business Development to implement and drive various initiatives.

Talent

In collaboration with the firm’s Recruiting and Lawyer Development teams:

  • Oversees onboarding and integration of new attorneys and staff into the practice group.
  • Develops procedures to regularly monitor new matters, attorney utilization, and current/anticipated workload. Works closely with Practice Group Leader(s) and Department Practice Director to provide appropriate insight and address staffing issues/ requirements.
  • Collaborates with Department Practice Director, Practice Group Leader(s), and the recruiting team to evaluate recruiting needs, develop practice group recruiting strategy, and execute on said strategic objectives.
  • Oversees the practice group’s attorney evaluations process and provides guidance to Practice Group leaders on promotion and/or other personnel issues.
  • Oversees coordination of mentor pairings for attorneys in the practice group and ensures mentors meet regularly and productively with mentees.
  • Works with Practice Group Leader(s) and Department Practice Director to oversee the practice group partner/counsel promotion process.
  • Works with Practice Group Leader(s) and Department Practice Director to oversee the practice group’s Individual Development Plan Process for Diverse Attorneys.
  • Liaises with Attorney Resources department on the above and other legal talent issues.

Diversity & Inclusion

  • Works with practice group Talent & Inclusion Partner(s) to develop professional development plans for diverse associates and counsel.
  • Ensures diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential parts of all practice group functions.

Practice Management

  • Monitors group metrics and identifies areas of focus. Develops and tracks applicable KPIs.
  • Oversees maintenance and organization of group resources, including meeting and training materials, memos, meeting notes, group rosters, mentor assignments, etc.
  • Develops agendas for, plans, and coordinates practice group retreats.
  • Oversees management of practice group-specific content on the firm’s intranet.
  • Drives best practices in the practice group, such as knowledge management for work product, development of checklists and templates, and onboarding processes for new hires.
  • Liaises with the Business Development team regarding practice group strategy, budget, and other areas of overlap.

Communications, Meetings, and Trainings

  • Ensures practice group attorneys are meeting and communicating regularly and effectively on issues relating to practice development, associate management, and financial performance issues, including:
  • Developing robust agendas for and running Practice Group meetings (including meetings of practice group leaders, steering committees, partners, and group-wide).
  • Spearheading internal practice group written communications, e.g., periodic group newsletters.
  • Works with Practice Group Leader(s), Talent and Inclusion Partner(s), and the Professional Development team to develop, plan, and oversee organization of practice group-specific training's.

Finance

  • Works with the Finance team as appropriate to develop and provide ad hoc financial or strategic reports.
  • Reviews monthly financial reports with the Practice Group Leader(s) and Finance Partners and identifies trends/developments requiring attention and action. Develops and implements action plan as appropriate.
  • In conjunction with the Finance team, leads practice group financial and operational reporting. Works closely with Practice Group Leader(s), Finance Partner(s), and Department Practice Director to provide appropriate insight and address financial issues requirements.
  • Reviews and analyzes monthly financial reports on group financial metrics, inventory, alternative fee arrangements, budget, and other key performance indicators. Raises trends and provides insight/advice to Practice Group Leader(s), Finance Partner(s), and Department Practice Director.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge of and familiarity with legal and business environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative, enthusiastic and friendly manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts.
  • Excellent, demonstrated judgment and strategic decision-making skills, including the ability to navigate complex situations with minimal oversight.

Education

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of equivalent work experience and training/education.

 

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