Senior Practice Manager

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP•New York, NY

14d•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Practice Manager for Cravath's Corporate departments (Corporate, Tax, ECB and T&E) works directly with the Corporate Managing Partner on a wide variety of associate-related matters including work allocation and rotations, data analysis, attorney reviews and general professional development needs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the legal field both in practice and administration along with excellent professional judgment.

Requirements

JD with high academic standing
At least 7 years of related professional experience, including prior legal practice experience and at least 1-3 years in a practice management, professional development or talent management role within a large law firm
Ability to work effectively with others, particularly senior-level members of the Firm
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to analyze and present data, drawing accurate conclusions and make appropriate recommendations, as needed
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including solid composition and editing skills
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work well independently, as well as within a team structure
Motivation to learn and ability to adapt to change
Problem-solving ingenuity with ability to proactively identify problems and recommend solutions
Ability to work well under pressure and coordinate several activities simultaneously, often under strict time constraints
Ability to take and follow instructions, as well as delegate effectively
Strong organization, project and people management skills
Ability to work additional hours, as needed

Responsibilities

Collaborates regularly with Firm leadership, including Partners, the Director of Legal Personnel and the Head of Professional Development, to align capabilities with practice specific needs and priorities
Oversees, executes and enhances the review process for relevant populations (Corporate, Tax, T&E and ECB (together, “Corporate”) associates), including analyzing relevant review data
Leads the rotation process for current Corporate associates and maintains relevant documentation
Oversees the partner assignment process for all new Corporate hires
Supports Partners in identifying work allocation, engagement, and/or associate development matters
Tracks professional development information for relevant population
Conducts check-in meetings with incoming associates and rotating associates and continues to serve as point of contact for Corporate associates
Conducts exit interviews, along with members of the Legal Talent team, with associates in relevant populations
Facilitates Corporate caucuses
Works with the Corporate Managing Partner to solicit secondment interest
Manages associate and Partner seating assignments and needs
Analyzes Firm departures and identifies trends, sharing key takeaways with leadership and helping to develop actionable recommendations
Assists with the development, implementation, and coordination of associate development initiatives and morale events
In partnership with the Practice Manager – Litigation, ensures seamless support across functions and conducts shared analysis of Firmwide data related to the associate practice and professional experience
Manages team members and facilitates their professional growth and development
Works closely with other Legal Personnel teams and with various Firm departments to provide information and insight regarding relevant associate populations
Works closely with various Firm departments on execution of function, including data collection and reporting related to relevant associate populations
Drafts, edits and maintains necessary checklists, organizational charts, spreadsheets and documents
With partner input, leads innovation projects within the practice from concept to completion
Stays apprised of developments in other practice groups, departments and across the Firm
Provides assistance on ad-hoc projects
Performs other duties, as assigned