Legal Practice Manager

Fantastic opportunity for a qualified Practice Management professional to join one of the highest profile groups of an Am Law 100 firm. This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days on-site per week.

As Practice Manager for the IP Practice Group, you'll oversee day-to-day operations with a particular focus on matching attorneys to the right assignments, advancing their development, and strengthening the relationships that hold a busy practice together. Additionally, you will be responsible for directly managing IP Paralegals and Technology Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Work Allocation & Attorney Development: Manage billable and pro bono staffing for IP Department and IP Litigation attorneys. Match assignments to each attorney's experience level and growth goals, spanning counsel, senior associates, and associates. Reassign matters during attorney absences and assist with administration of extended leave policies to keep client work moving without disruption.
• Training & Professional Development: Collaborate with the Development and Training team to support onboarding and orientation for junior associates and lateral hires, as well as design and deliver formal programs for counsel, senior associates, and associates.
• Department Strategy & Reporting: Help execute strategic plans, prepare monthly productivity reporting for firm leadership.
• Business Development & Marketing: Contribute to pitches, RFPs, CLE programming, lateral partner integration, and department events, and help coordinate activities involving department members.
• Team Management: Lead assigned IP Paralegal group and own performance management for the team. This includes completing performance reviews, addressing performance concerns and conducting regular check-ins.

Required Skills

• At least five years of applicable practice management experience in a professional services or legal environment. Must have three years experience managing people
• A collaborative style that works equally well with attorneys, staff, and peer administrators
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and juggle a broad mix of responsibilities at once
• Comfort identifying issues, developing solutions, and working independently under deadline pressure.