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Practice Group Director - Litigation

Practice Group Director - Litigation

Fox Rothschild LLPWashington, DC, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Fox Rothschild seeks a dynamic and experienced Practice Group Management professional to join our team. This role is pivotal in building and expanding our practice management team, starting with the firm’s Litigation department, and eventually expanding the function across other practice areas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in practice management, with a proven track record of successfully leading and developing cohesive teams across multiple offices. Experience in a high-paced Litigation team is strongly preferred. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about driving excellence and innovation within a large national law firm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Practice Group Support :

  • Facilitate time entry as well as billing by following up with attorneys and reporting to leadership.
  • Schedule and prepare agenda for monthly partner meetings.

Work Assignments :

  • Manage staffing by monitoring upcoming chargeable and business needs, identifying appropriate availability and recommending to the partners involved the associate assignments.
  • Maintain oversight of current lawyer workloads.
  • Ensure while considering current assignments and based on skill levels and available bandwidth the mix of case work giving attorneys an appropriate mix of work to grow skills in all areas of litigation.
  • Human Resources :

  • Work with Partners and Legal Recruiting team to define and meet hiring needs of the practice group and to coordinate lateral hiring and onboarding.
  • Manage and coordinate associate evaluations and reviews, that measure the specific skills of personnel in the practice group.
  • Coordinate assistance in resolving lawyer conflicts and escalating to proper administrative resource.
  • Assign mentors and assure that mentors / mentees have sufficient interaction.
  • Professional Development :

  • Work with Partners and Lawyer Training and Development to meet the education needs of the practice group.
  • Review notices of CLE and other programs and seminars specific to the practice and suggest attendance, as needed.
  • Propose and frame in coordination with Lawyer Training & Development Department associate training in accordance with evolving client and associate needs.
  • Business Development & Marketing and Client Relations :

  • Work with the Business Development & Marketing Department to facilitate proper utilization of the firm’s BD & Marketing resources and collaborate on material and content updates.
  • Collaborate with the assigned Business Development team member on client and pipeline development, targeted programming and other business development initiatives.
  • Provide data relevant to the submission of nominations, rankings and ratings.
  • ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

  • Other duties and projects, as assigned.
  • QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

    Education :

  • Bachelor’s degree, required. Juris Doctor, preferred.
  • Experience :

  • At least 8 years of law firm or professional services practice management experience required. Law firm or legal environment experience, preferred.
  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and build credibility with lawyers.
  • Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and be proactive.
  • Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent judgment.
  • Able to accept responsibility and take initiative.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
  • Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
  • Able to work well under pressure.
  • Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
  • Perform other work-related duties and special projects, as required and assigned.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Sedentary work : Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

    VISUAL ACUITY

    Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

    The salary ranges for this position apply to the respective listed locations. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and / or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. Reasonable estimates of the current ranges for this position are :

  • New York : $300,000 to $350,000
  • Washington, D.C. : $275,000 to $315,000
  • For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit : Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com) (https : / / www.foxrothschild.com / careers-for-staff / compensation-benefits)

    DISCLAIMER

    Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

    The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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