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Steptoe LLP · 9 hours ago

Director of Practice Operations (Houston or Washington DC)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $250K/yr

8+ years exp

Steptoe LLP is a law firm seeking a Director of Practice Operations to drive operational excellence and support the growth of their energy practice. The role involves strategic leadership, operational excellence, financial planning, and talent management to enhance practice management across the firm.

ConsultingLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate initially with the energy practice group and business leaders to develop strategic growth plans, and over time collaborate with additional groups

Partner with PGL(s) to define practice priorities and business objectives, and then assess implementation of same

Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term strategy

Contribute to aligning business and operational resources to meet client development, financial, and talent goals while fostering cross-functional collaboration and innovation and focusing on growth of profitable revenue for practice group(s)

Design and implement practice management structures to support long-term scalability

Lead operational process improvements and change management initiatives

Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to track operational performance and strategic goal progress

Collaborate with Finance to obtain reporting and monitor financial metrics (e.g., utilization, billings, collections, write-downs) and work with lawyers for them to meet financial performance expectations

Lead practice budgeting and forecasting efforts

Oversee revenue goals, expense control, and client reporting

Collaborate with pricing teams to assess rate structures and alternative fee arrangements

Support attorney development and retention by partnering with People Operations (including Talent Acquisition, Professional Development, Training and Learning)

Provide first-level vetting of candidates

Monitor workload and implement resource allocation protocols

Work with Marketing and Business Development to implement growth, client, and business initiatives

Monitor business development budgets and ROI on client outreach

Support cross-practice collaboration and facilitate client targeting strategies

Drive adoption of legal tech tools and knowledge-sharing platforms

Identify opportunities to streamline processes through innovation and automation

Serve as a liaison between legal professionals and business services departments (e.g., Finance, Marketing, etc.)

Ensure integrated support for practice operations across functions

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualification

Operational leadershipFinancial acumenPractice managementMicrosoft Office SuiteLegal tech toolsStrategic executionTeam managementProject managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 8–10 years of experience in law firm management, legal operations, or professional services leadership

Demonstrated experience in operational leadership, team management, and strategic execution

Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, reporting, and data analysis

High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and business analytics tools

Proven ability to influence and collaborate across stakeholder groups

Exceptional communication, organizational, and project management skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or related field)

Experience with practice management or legal operations in an AmLaw firm

Familiarity with practice management software, business intelligence platforms, and document management systems

Exposure to legal pricing, profitability models, or alternative fee arrangements

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Dependent care

Health care flexible spending accounts

401K Plan

Profit-Sharing

Paid Time-Off

Robust Wellness Program

Company

Steptoe LLP

In more than 100 years of practice, Steptoe* has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions.

Founded in 1913

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.steptoe.com/

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