Practice Manager, Labor & Employment

BakerHostetler•Orlando, FL

9d•$170,000 - $250,000

About The Position

BakerHostetler is seeking an experienced practice management professional to serve as Practice Manager for its Labor & Employment Practice Group. Reporting directly to the Chief Talent Officer, the Practice Manager will act as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to the Practice Group Chair and practice leadership. The role functions in many respects as a Chief of Staff-type resource, helping drive the group’s business, financial, talent, and operational strategy. This highly visible position calls for exceptional judgment, executive presence, business acumen, and relationship-building skills. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, applies creative and strategic thinking to complex challenges, and is energized by influencing outcomes and advancing initiatives. The Practice Manager will partner with leadership on strategic planning and execution; analyze financial and operational performance; assist with budgeting and forecasting; support staffing, hiring, development, retention, and succession planning; liaise with business services departments; and lead projects and process improvements. The role also supports practice meetings, retreats, reporting, and strategic communications. The position offers an opportunity to influence the performance and future direction of a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice, work directly with practice and firm leadership, and help shape BakerHostetler’s Practice Management function. The expected annual salary is $170,000–$250,000, determined by factors including location, experience, education, and relevant skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least five years of progressive experience in practice management, business operations, professional services management, or a related field.
Demonstrated executive presence and ability to establish credibility with attorneys, firm leadership, and business professionals.
Experience advising leadership and managing complex business, financial, operational, or talent-related initiatives.
Strong executive presence, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Exceptional financial and business acumen.
Ability to analyze complex information and develop practical recommendations.
Experience navigating sensitive personnel and organizational matters.
Outstanding relationship-building and influencing skills.
Creative, strategic, and solutions-oriented mindset.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Superior written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and drive initiatives to completion in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
High degree of initiative, ownership, and accountability.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Nice To Haves

MBA, JD, or other relevant advanced degree.
Experience working within a law firm or professional services environment.
Prior experience supporting Labor & Employment, Litigation, Regulatory, or similar complex practices.

Responsibilities

Partner with practice leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives aligned with practice and firm objectives.
Advise practice leadership on business, operational, talent, and organizational matters.
Support long-term planning, workforce planning, succession planning, and practice growth initiatives.
Drive accountability and progress against key priorities.
Analyze financial, operational, utilization, and productivity metrics; identify performance drivers and recommend improvements.
Assist practice leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
Identify opportunities to improve profitability, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
Present complex financial and business information clearly and meaningfully.
Partner with practice leadership on staffing, workforce planning, associate utilization, and hiring needs.
Collaborate with Recruiting, Professional Development, Human Resources, and firm leadership on attorney hiring, onboarding, development, retention, and succession planning.
Assist with personnel-related matters using sound judgment and discretion.
Support attorney development and career progression initiatives.
Serve as a liaison between the practice and business services departments.
Build partnerships across firm functions and help navigate resources to advance practice priorities.
Lead special projects, operational initiatives, and process improvements.
Develop and implement best practices to improve efficiency, communication, and collaboration.
Support practice meetings, retreats, reporting, and strategic communications.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and a performance bonus program.
Group health, dental, and vision insurance.
Multiple plan options and various benefit levels.
Same-sex domestic partner coverage.
Pre-tax premiums.
Coverage beginning on the date of hire.
Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Voluntary supplemental group universal life insurance.
Voluntary accident insurance for employees and their families.
Long-term care insurance.
Short-term disability benefits.
Long-term disability benefits.
Pre-tax benefit programs, including dependent care, health care reimbursement, and transit or qualified parking benefits in most cities.
Retirement program, including a voluntary 401(k) plan.
Collegial and respectful work environment.