Practice Group Manager
Practice Group Manager
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$ 130000 - 200000
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Job Description
BakerHostetler has an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice group manager. We are seeking a builder for this new growthoriented role. The Practice Group Manager will report to the Business Practice Group Chair and serve as an innovative strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Business Group and key stakeholders. This hybrid role located in Chicago Cleveland Columbus Dallas or Houston will drive operational efficiency strategic and overall growth of the Business Practice Group ensuring strategic goals are met through crossfunctional initiatives; efficient daily operations; and effective communication between internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Management:Oversee the daytoday operations of the practice group ensuring smooth of client services matter management and internal processes.
- Strategic Planning:Assist in the development of strategic initiatives goals and longterm plans for the practice group.
- Practice Team Management:Collaborate with and assist Business Group Practice Team Leaders with strategic planning staffing longterm plans and other initiatives for each of the Practice Teams within the Business Group.
- Budget Management:Oversee practice group budget planning and financial operations including financial performance reporting and expense tracking.
- Leadership Support:Function as a primary point of contact between the Business Practice Group Chair and key stakeholders including clients attorneys administrative staff and firm leadership.
- Talent Management: Foster nonpartner timekeeper growth and coordinate with talent management efforts.
- Process Optimization:Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the practice groups operational efficiency such as workflow automation case management optimization and resource allocation.
- Project Management:Manage and coordinate largescale projects including client engagements and new business initiatives. Ensure deadlines are met and resources are efficiently allocated.
- Business Intelligence Data & Reporting:Produce reports and analytics to build business intelligence informing leadership on trends related to overall practice management including talent management financial performance knowledge management and business development efforts to help guide decisionmaking.
- Team Coordination:Facilitate communication and coordination between attorneys paralegals and administrative staff. Assist with staffing needs recruitment and professional development of team members.
- Executive Communications:Prepare presentations reports and other communication materials for senior management and clients.
Qualifications and Prior Experience
- Education:Bachelors degree in business administration Legal Studies or related field; MBA or Advanced Law Degree strongly preferred
- Experience:A minimum of 5 years experience in a sophisticated law firm or other professional services environment working as an attorney or other timekeeper or manager is required. Experience in Capital Markets Finance or Securities and Corporate Governance preferred.
- Must be able to travel when needed.
Skills and Competencies:
- Deep understanding of current legal market trends and innovations including relevant legal industry regulations and industry best practices.
- Professionalism integrity proactive leadership and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Financial acumen and experience with budget management utilization and realization rates revenue profitability and other metrics.
- Analytical ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to correspond with all levels of business professionals attorneys and Firm leadership.
- Advanced technology proficiency in Windowsbased software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with a focus on strategic and keen attention to detail.
- Must exhibit high degree of initiative and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadlinedriven environment.
- A demonstrated history of collaboration working at across teams and departments to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
- Flexibility and the ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and competing deadlines.
Additional Details:
BakerHostetler offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit program. Specific information is provided during the interview process.
- Competitive Salaries
- Performance Bonus Program
- Generous Time Off
- Generous Retirement Program including 401(k) Plan.
- Group Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- BHealthy Wellness Program
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance Self and Family
- Short and LongTerm Disability
- PreTax Benefit Programs
About the Firm
BakerHostetler is recognized as one of the leading law firms in the country. With over 1000 attorneys across 18 offices coast to coast BakerHostetler is a great place to work for those who seek professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment. We deliver the highest quality counsel to our clients who include many of the nations largest and most wellknown companies. BakerHostetlers values have remained unchanged since our founding more than 100 years ago: dedication to the law commitment to the highest standard of client service continuous development of our people and active participation in the communities in which we work and live.
Please visitwww.bakerlaw.comfor more information about our Firm.
The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $130000$200000. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to experience level education training and relevant skills.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
