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Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to join the team of an AM 100 law firm. This role would report directly to the Director of Practice Management, and be responsible for the business and operational success of one or more practice groups. This role serves as a strategic partner to practice leadership, with a focus on driving financial performance, optimizing attorney productivity and utilization, and strengthening group cohesion and culture. The Practice Manager assesses group performance through a financial lens, identifying trends and opportunities to enhance profitability and resource alignment. The role also plays a key part in improving operational efficiency—collaborating across the firm to leverage process enhancements and technology solutions to streamline how work gets done. In close collaboration with partner leaders, the Manager supports the effective running of the group, including optimizing leadership approaches, enhancing meeting effectiveness, onboarding/offboarding attorneys, and reinforcing a strong, collaborative team environment. The Practice Manager also contributes to key aspects of practice management, including strategic planning, business planning, and aligning group operations with firm-wide priorities and performance goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Management and Reporting:

-Support group leaders in the ongoing management of practice group operations, ensuring alignment with firm policies and operational best practices.

-Partner with assigned administrative support to plan and execute practice group meetings, retreats, and related activities, ensuring follow-up on action items and coordination with firm departments as needed.

-Assist with the development and execution of practice group strategic and business plans, collaborating with Practice Group Leaders (PGLs), partners, and firm departments to translate goals into actionable initiatives.

-Review and analyze practice group performance reports in partnership with Finance, identifying trends and collaborating with PGLs to recommend and implement corrective actions or enhancements.

-Prepare materials and coordinate logistics for quarterly performance reviews with Practice Group Chairs and department leadership.

-Lead or support group-level initiatives and special projects that advance group effectiveness and contribute to firm-wide strategic priorities.

Financial Management:

-Collaborate with Practice Group Chair/Finance Partner to interpret and address practice group financial data, including productivity, revenue, realization, WIP, and AR, to support informed decision-making by PGLs.

-Lead the annual budgeting process for the practice group(s), partnering with PGLs and Business Development to establish, monitor, and manage budgets throughout the year.

-Provide financial insights and support to group leadership, ensuring budget accountability and the alignment of resources with strategic goals.

Attorney Workflow, Productivity and Development:

-In partnership with the group’s Professional Development Partner and workflow coordinators, oversee attorney staffing and utilization to ensure appropriate leverage, balanced workloads, and alignment with developmental goals.

-Identify underutilization and develop actionable staffing plans to improve productivity and engagement.

-Collaborate with Professional Development to plan and implement training programs, core competency frameworks, and skill development initiatives tailored to group needs.

-Collaborate with Professional Development to support the evaluation process for practice group attorneys and assist group leaders in addressing performance or personnel issues in a timely and professional manner.

Recruitment, Integration, and Attorney Transitions:

-Develop and evaluate lateral hire business cases based on strategic staffing needs and market opportunities.

-Support successful onboarding and integration of lateral attorneys, coordinating closely with department/group leadership, Talent Team, Business Development.

-Monitor lateral integration progress through regular check-ins and troubleshoot any group related roadblocks to ensure a smooth transition.

-Coordinate attorney offboarding activities, including credit allocations and work transition planning, in collaboration with PGLs and relevant teams.

Leadership Support and Culture:

-Serve as a trusted advisor to PGLs and other group leaders, helping to optimize leadership strategies, enhance group meeting effectiveness, and foster a cohesive and collaborative group culture.

-Champion team morale and group connectivity by promoting inclusive practices, transparent communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

-Present to the practice group at meetings or retreats to share updates, drive engagement with strategic goals, and reinforce key operational and performance priorities.

Business Development and Marketing:

-Collaborate with the group’s Business Development Partner and Manager to ensure business development and marketing activities align with group strategy and priorities.

-Support implementation of group-specific initiatives by helping ensure continual focus and prioritization.

This is a hybrid role, sitting 2 days in office each week in any of the firm's following offices: Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Harrisburg, Miami, Minneapolis, Newark, New York City, Philadelphia, Princeton, Wayne, PA, West Palm Beach, Wilmington, DE or Washington, D.C.

Compensation:

$145K to $170K per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefits are provided.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

-Bachelor's Degree required

-Minimum 4 years of experience working as in Practice Management

-Experience working in a law firm of similar size to Saul Ewing (~400-450 attorneys, another AM 200)

-Ability to work 5-10 hours outside the standard 35-hour work week (not paid OT) -Advanced degree preferred (MBA, JD)