Practice Group Manager

Greenberg Traurig•Washington, DC

1d•$136,996 - $158,107•Onsite

About The Position

The Practice Group Manager leads and manages strategic, operational, and client service activities for Greenberg Traurig’s Government Law & Policy practice group in its Washington, D.C. office. The position supports practice group development by identifying talent and staffing opportunities, and provides departmental leadership to promote outstanding service delivery, effective billing practices, strong team performance, and alignment with the firm’s objectives. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, team meetings, training, and relationship building.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organization Development, or a related field.
At least seven years of experience in a management or leadership position in a professional services organization.
Strong business, accounting, finance, and client management experience.
Strong attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and effective time management in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, and professional demeanor.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a proactive self-starting approach that connects detailed work to broader context.
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with attorneys, peers, staff at all levels, and other departments.
Ability to apply financial information in a dynamic business environment and influence positive change.
Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Exceptional computer skills and ability to learn new software applications quickly.
Experience using firm-approved AI tools to support professional and managerial work, with judgment to validate outputs and accountability for final deliverables.
Ability to model and promote responsible AI use, emphasizing privacy, confidentiality, and appropriate human oversight.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the federal government or with government offices.
Experience with firm-approved AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with department leadership to understand Shareholders’ practices and the resources needed to support sound business practices.
Streamline administrative processes by anticipating department leadership needs and providing concise, accurate information for decision-making.
Plan and sometimes facilitate practice group meetings and strategic discussions; prepare agendas and materials, and track follow-up action items.
Partner with Revenue Management to manage department billing and revenue functions.
Partner with Talent Services and Talent Acquisition on recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts.
Collaborate with Professional Development to deliver tailored training programs.
Work with the global Marketing team to implement marketing and business development initiatives, and support pitches and RFP responses as needed.
Manage workload distribution, staffing, and productivity; proactively identify workflow challenges, capacity issues, and resource needs.
Manage administrative duties, including calendar coordination and identifying or suggesting client meetings and connections.
Administer monthly billing allocation activities, ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and appropriate stakeholder involvement.
Coordinate the semi-annual lobbying report review process to ensure reports are reviewed, validated, and submitted according to established requirements.
Oversee administration of the internship and Legislative Assistant programs.
Assist with other department activities and perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.