Stradley Ronon · 18 hours ago
Practice Manager
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expStradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP is a national, full-service law firm committed to smart growth and excellence. They are seeking an Investment Management Practice Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Investment Management Department, focusing on attorney workflow, productivity, and strategic planning while collaborating with various teams to support firm-wide initiatives.
Consulting
Hiring Manager
Julie Oates
Responsibilities
Support the Associate Counsel Development Committee (“ACDC”) in managing the billable work assignment process for partnership-track associates and counsel, ensuring equitable distribution and optimal utilization of resources
Analyze financial reports on hours, utilization, productivity, workflow, and related metrics, highlighting key trends for leadership to drive performance optimization
Work with Accounting to develop and refine reporting tools that provide actionable insights into department and practice group performance
Work with the Talent Development team, department leadership, and non-partner investment management attorneys to identify, develop, and implement substantive training workshops and professional development programs
Monitor workloads, productivity, performance, and secondments
Collaborate with Talent Development on the annual evaluation process for non-partner attorneys
Partner with Co-Chairs, Chief Talent Officer, talent acquisition team, and Hiring Committee to assess hiring needs and support recruiting, integration, and retention efforts
Serve as liaison for lateral partner onboarding and integration with the Lateral Growth team
In collaboration with Knowledge Management and IT, support technology and process improvement initiatives, managing any related documentation for users
Plan, direct, and manage all aspects of legal administrative teams (Legal Administrative Assistants and Legal Practice Assistants), including hiring, development, direct supervision, and performance management, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and excellent service delivery
Develop a deep understanding of department and practice group operations to ensure legal administrative teams have the right skills and training to support the needs of the department
Engage with Compliance/Conflicts team and IM attorneys to support opening of new matters and conflicts checks
Oversee planning and execution of department meetings, ensuring agendas, materials, and action items are effectively managed
Direct and oversee development, implementation, and management of practice-specific software
Assist in budgeting processes by tracking expenses and approving attorney requests where needed
Support the alignment of department and practice group goals with firm-wide strategic objectives, partnering with leadership to refine business strategies
Collaborate cross-functionally with administrative departments (e.g., Business Development, HR, IT, Finance) to execute initiatives that support business growth and attorney development
Drive process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and partnering with key stakeholders to implement best practices across legal departments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of five (5) years of overall experience
Minimum of three (3) years of management experience
Strong client service mindset with initiative, problem-solving skills, and resourcefulness
Upholds professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and discretion with sensitive matters
Self-motivated and able to work independently or collaboratively with minimal supervision
Builds trust and strong relationships with attorneys and staff
Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understands business processes and identifies opportunities for improvement
Proficient in Microsoft Office; quick to learn new software
Flexible with a positive attitude
Preferred
advanced degree (MBA, JD)
law firm or other professional services firm experience strongly preferred
Specific experience managing IM or IM-adjacent practices a plus
generative AI experience a plus
Benefits
Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
401(k)
Family forming and hormonal health benefits
Childcare leave
Backup child and adult care
Pre-tax commuter benefits
An employee assistance program
A wellbeing program
Vacation and other paid time off
Company
Stradley Ronon
Stradley Ronon is a law firm that offers legal services in corporate and business laws.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James H Jenkins
CFO
Marissa Parker
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-09-19
2025-09-12
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