Developing and implementing all practice-level strategic and operational initiatives.
Serving as a knowledge resource of on-the-ground practice activity and execute on day-to-day operations.
Identifying and addressing operational issues to support attorney efficiency in matter management.
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.
Working with Legal Personnel to address personnel issues.
Working with Corporate and Finance Assignment Committee in the distribution of billable work.
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.
Requirements
Bachelor‘s degree. Master’s degree or J.D. a plus.
Relevant law firm or professional services, operations and management experience. 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 build relationships and gain the trust of the attorneys.
