Practice Manager

MWE•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Practice Manager is responsible for the delivery and project management of substantive practice development initiatives as directed by the Practice Group Directors. This position supports the smooth running of multiple practice groups both operationally and organizationally. The Practice Manager relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
At least 5-7 years experience in a professional service environment
Strong project management and critical thinking skills
Ability to work well with all levels of management
Reliable and flexible with a high degree of initiative
Ability to work independently, set work goals and objectives
Strong organizational and analytical skills, including Excel and PowerPoint, with exceptional attention to detail

Responsibilities

Drive organization and execution across practice groups to ensure priorities, timelines and deliverables remain on track
Support implementation of practice group strategic priorities by working closely with practice leadership to define goals and monitor progress
Support day-to-day operations of the practice groups, under the direction of the Practice Group Director
Project manage the delivery of substantive practice development initiatives and projects as directed by practice leadership
Coordinate associate onboarding, integration and offboarding, assist integration efforts as needed with other positions
Manage and communicate lateral recruiting pipeline across practice leadership
Support at a high level the operational aspects of running the practice group including drafting leadership communications, assisting the organization and planning of internal and external practice meetings and aiding with promotion, compensation and evaluation processes
Track census file changes and ensure that these changes flow to other practice group reporting
Partner with Finance & Accounting to review and analyze key financial metrics including capacity and profitability
Analyze targeted financial reports to identify and explain specific trends and anomalies, including but not limited to advising on aspects related to billing and matter management
Support reporting and analysis of timekeeper capacity and utilization based on practice group needs
Serve as a liaison between practice groups and administrative departments (Business Development and Marketing, HR, Professional Development, Accounting and Finance) to ensure operational excellence, efficiencies and effective use of resources toward meeting strategic objectives
Foster cross-platform communication and idea exchange particularly with similar practice support and operational roles across the firm