Practice Group Manager - Regulatory
Practice Group Manager - Regulatory
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$ 175000 - 250000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Summary
The purpose of this position is to manage the administrative support of the Regulatory Practice Group allowing practice group leaders to focus on leading the practice group and on practicing law. This position supports practice group leaders in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives; provides a seamless quality of service to lawyers and timekeeping staff; fosters teamwork and provides a positive working and service environment for all involved.
Duties and Responsibilities
Practice Group Support:
- Facilitates time entry as well as billing by following up with attorneys and reporting to leadership
- Schedules and prepares agenda for monthly partner meetings
Work Assignments:
- Manages staffing by monitoring upcoming chargeable and business needs identifying appropriate availability and recommending to the partners involved the associate assignments
- Maintain oversight of current lawyer workloads
- Ensure while considering current assignments and based on skill levels and available bandwidth the mix of case work giving attorneys an appropriate mix of work to grow skills in all areas of the regulatory practice group
Human Resources:
- Work with Partners and Legal Recruiting team to define and meet hiring needs of the practice group and to coordinate lateral hiring and onboarding
- Manage and coordinate associate evaluations and reviews that measure the specific skills of personnel in the practice group
- Coordinate assistance in resolving lawyer conflicts and escalating to proper administrative resource
- Assign mentors and assure that mentors/mentees have sufficient interaction
Professional Development:
- Work with Partners and Lawyer Training and Development to meet the education needs of the practice group
- Review notices of CLE and other programs and seminars specific to the practice and suggest attendance as needed
- Propose and frame in coordination with Lawyer Training & Development Department associate training in accordance with evolving client and associate needs
Marketing and Client Relations:
- Works with Marketing Department for proper utilization of marketing functions material updates and improvements
- Collaborate with Marketing team on business development initiatives including client seminars and entertainment
- Provide feedback and information on rankings and ratings
- Other duties assigned
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley/Benefits.
Target Salary Range
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- Bachelors degree
- Corporate or Law firm experience in chief of staff or similar role
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and build credibility with lawyers
- Possesses superior organizational and timemanagement skills including the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet coinciding deadlines for multiple priorities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills ability to work independently and be proactive
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
Preferred:
- Juris Doctor
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
