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Innovative Driven is currently seeking an experienced Practice Group Manager to join the team at one of our most well-established and prestigious AmLaw 100 law firm clients! This is a terrific opportunity for an experienced professional from a peer firm to take the leap into a solid leadership position at a collegial and dynamic firm.

The ideal candidate for this amazing position will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in operations, project management, or daily practice management from within a peer law firm.

The position is hybrid, with 3-4 days onsite each week, and 1-2 days remote.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide operational and financial planning support to the Practice Group Chair. This group has 250 or so lawyers, and is one of the largest at the firm.
• Assist in the development, execution and implementation of long-term goals for the group
• Oversee the day-to-day operations in client services and case management
• Produce reporting and analytics to build business intelligence that informs the team in financial planning, knowledge management and business development efforts
• Act as a primary point of contact and liaison between the Practice Group Chair and internal/external stakeholders, including clients, attorneys, administrative staff, and firm leadership.
• Manage and coordinate large-scale projects, including client engagements, new business initiatives, and process improvements.
• Ensure deadlines are met and resources are efficiently allocated.
• Identify and implement operational process improvements
• Support business development and client relationship activities
• Prepare presentations and arrange client engagements and senior firm management
• Facilitate communication and coordination between attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff
• Assist with staffing needs, recruitment, and professional development of team members.
• Oversee budget planning and financial operations for the practice group.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA or Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in operations, project management or daily practice management from within a peer law firm is required
• Experience in transactional law from within a peer firm is also strongly preferred