Practice Manager (Complex Litigation)

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Base pay range

$154,500.00 / yr - $224,550.00 / yr

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the worlds top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients needs take us. As one of the worlds leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

Practice Manager Complex Litigation

The Practice Manager will support the leaders of the Litigation practice at the Firm. The Practice Manager will work alongside the designated Practice / Department Chairs and other business operations departments (i.e., Finance, Talent, Business Development, Practice Innovation, IT, Communications, etc.) to ensure operational efficiency, develop, drive, and execute their strategic plan, provide and manage financial insights, handle work allocation and staffing, support client value initiatives, and otherwise support the practices business needs and operations. As a trusted advisor and chief of staff to the practice leaders, the Practice Manager is a highly collaborative self?starter, with demonstrated experience, confidence, and professionalism in communicating with partners, management, and timekeepers at all levels of the organization.

The Practice Manager will report to the chairs of the Litigation practices with a reporting line to the Director of Practice Management, sitting within the Practice Innovation Department.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Practice Management, PG Chairs, partners, other business operations departments, and stakeholders to facilitate the development and relentless execution of Practice Group strategic plans with clear and achievable goals focused on revenue, profitability, headcount, reputation, brand awareness, profile and competitive differentiation.
• Collaborate with Finance Department to analyze Practice Group financials and other key performance indicators to stay on top of all timekeeper hours, performance trends, and overall practice revenue, providing actionable insights towards the management of the Practice.
• Collaborate with Talent Department to manage a productive workforce where work assignments are provided efficiently and equitably; opportunities are allocated in accordance with Practice Group and individual development goals; performance issues are identified early and addressed; and Practice Group size is adjusted to meet projected workflow demands.
• Collaborate with business operations departments to facilitate and coordinate lateral attorney onboarding efforts.
• Manage the daily execution of business needs / operations of the assigned Practice Groups, including developing and managing the Practice operations budget, establishing a consistent framework for Practice Group meetings and communications, supporting Firm processes like billing and collections, matter intake and matter type classifications, and follow-up on initiatives / action items.
• Enhance the experience for top clients by serving as a point of contact for the in?house legal operations team to improve overall engagement and efficient delivery of legal services.
• Collaborate regularly with colleagues in Practice Innovation and across other administrative departments to continue to drive efficiencies, process improvement, and innovation throughout the Practice Groups and across the Firm.
• Support Practice Chairs with the daily operations of the group, including preparing for PG meetings and retreats.

Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Salaries & Benefits

The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $154,500 and a maximum of $224,550 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors. This role is exempt and not overtime pay eligible. Eligible employees can participate in the Firms comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life / AD&D, long term care, short? and long?term disability, flexible spending account, health savings account, healthcare concierge, lifestyle spending account, voluntary 401(k) plan, profit sharing, 10 paid holidays per year, generous PTO, family support, wellbeing programs, retirement plan consulting, anniversary bonus program, professional development programs, transportation and commuter benefits, international travel insurance, auto / home / pet insurance, prepaid legal insurance, employee discounts, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer.

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