Practice Manager – Investigations & White Collar
About The Position
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for a leading Am Law 50 law firm seeking a Practice Manager, Investigations & White Collar to support the strategic leadership and operational execution of a complex, high-profile litigation practice. This role functions as a chief of staff to practice leadership , partnering closely with Practice Group Chairs and firm business teams to drive alignment across strategy, operations, finance, talent, and client service. The Practice Manager plays a critical role in enabling sustained practice growth, improving operational efficiency, and supporting leadership decision-making in a highly regulated, high-stakes environment. Candidates must bring current law firm experience , demonstrated job longevity , and the confidence to operate as a trusted advisor to senior partners.
Requirements
- Current law firm experience with demonstrated career stability and longevity
- Minimum of 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney, paralegal, or in a closely related legal role
- Bachelor's degree required
- Strong understanding of law firm operations, economics, and financial performance metrics
- Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into executable operational and project plans
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with partners, senior leadership, and staff
- Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment
- Only candidates with hands-on experience supporting litigation or regulatory practices will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience supporting Investigations, White Collar, or regulatory practices
- Prior experience driving continuous improvement or practice innovation in professional services organizations
- J.D. or MBA
- Demonstrated confidence serving as a strategic advisor to senior partners and firm leadership
Responsibilities
- Partner with Practice Group Chairs, the Director of Practice Management, and cross-functional teams to develop and execute practice strategy , with focus on revenue growth, profitability, headcount planning, market positioning, and competitive differentiation
- Collaborate with Finance to analyze practice financials and KPIs , including productivity, utilization, revenue trends, and matter performance, delivering actionable insights to leadership
- Work closely with Talent teams to support staffing strategy, workload management, equitable work allocation, professional development alignment, and capacity planning
- Coordinate with business operations teams to support lateral attorney onboarding and integration
- Oversee day-to-day practice operations , including budget oversight, billing and collections support, matter intake processes, practice meetings, and follow-through on initiatives
- Serve as a point of contact for key clients and in-house legal operations teams , supporting service delivery, efficiency, and overall client experience
- Partner with Practice Innovation, IT, Business Development, Communications, and other administrative teams to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Support Practice Group Chairs with meeting preparation, retreats, reporting, and execution of ongoing priorities
Benefits
- Full benefits package
- annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
