Practice Manager

Bradley • Nashville, TN

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Practice Manager is responsible for the daily execution of business and operational needs of the practice group with a strong emphasis on strategy, work allocation and business development. This role reports to the Director of Practice Management and receives direction from the Practice Group Leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• 3-5 Years of law firm or professional services management experience.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in the office due to necessity of face-to-face interactions.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Strong client service focus and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Other miscellaneous projects as assigned from the Director of Practice Management or Practice Group Leader.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Practice Group Leader (PGL) and respective practice group members.
• Assist in coordinating and planning practice group meetings, retreats and other group meetings. Maintain meeting notes, follow-up on specific action items and/or coordinate deliverables involving other firm personnel.
• Assist PGL with the development and execution of the group’s strategic plan while coordinating with the Firm’s Director of Practice Management to ensure plan alignment with the Firm-wide strategic plan.
• Work with Practice Group members in the development of their individual attorney development plans. Establish processes and procedures to monitor the execution of the individual plans.
• Work closely with members of the Firm’s Marketing and Business Development department to execute elements of the practice group and attorney development plans.
• Review monthly and quarterly utilization reports and work directly with PGL to address concerns with workload allocation.
• Review monthly and quarterly financial material to identify issues and provide guidance with alternative fee and other pricing arrangements.
• Work with PGL and Business Development manager to develop budgetary needs and monitor expenditures in areas of business development, trade and industry group involvement and events planning.
• Work with practice group members to identify areas of technology, administrative support or internal processes that are in need of improvement.
• Communicate identified areas of concern to internal management; and monitor and assist execution of their resolve.
• Assist PGL with integration of attorneys into practice group, with emphasis on new associates and laterals.
• For retiring or terminated attorneys, work with group members and other firm personnel to ensure smooth transition of client work and the proper handling of administrative tasks.
• Work with PGL and other group members to maintain expertise information and provide recommendations for upcoming CLE and other professional training opportunities.
• Work with Firm resources and PGL to coordinate customized training based on specific practice group needs for internal technology implementations and upgrades.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level