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Kahana Feld · 1 day ago

Practice Group Coordinator - Appellate

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Kahana Feld is a law firm seeking a Practice Group Coordinator for their Appellate practice group. This role involves supporting the management and effectiveness of the practice group by enhancing workflows, resource strategies, and ensuring outstanding client service.

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Responsibilities

Help run and improve the daily operations of the practice group by working with the practice group leaders

Make sure lawyers and staff have the right balance of work and that client needs are met on time

Work with practice group leaders and firm leadership to understand business goals, plan for future needs, and allocate resources effectively

Set up and manage efficient workflows, task tracking, calendars, and systems for organizing legal information that fit the group’s needs

Act as a key contact between partners, lawyers, and the firm's support departments to help the practice group reach its goals. Use the skills of support teams (like billing, HR, IT, marketing, travel, etc.) to assist with group needs

Find ways to make processes better and more efficient, using firm’s technology resources and proven methods

Support the group’s specific needs, including creating guides, managing research tools, ensuring documents meet standards, and coordinating team activities

Plan and organize regular meetings, training sessions, and communication efforts as directed by Practice Group Leaders to keep everyone informed and aligned

Create and update practice group procedures to follow best practices and keep documentation current

Be the main contact for the practice group’s day-to-day operations, working under the direction of the practice group leaders

Build and maintain good working relationships between lawyers, staff, and firm leadership

Hold regular meetings and check-ins with lawyers and staff to share news, get feedback, and keep an eye on how the team is working together, as guided by the practice group leaders

Create and maintain group knowledge management, templates and research materials

Create and maintain case lists and assist with case organizational materials

Ensure all client related communications are appropriately filed in firm's document management system

Qualification

Legal technology platformsKnowledge management toolsProject managementLitigation understandingMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services environment (with strong understanding of litigation and practice group management as a plus)

Proven experience managing or coordinating with legal teams or departments

Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives while managing tactical day-to-day operations

Strong interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High proficiency with legal technology platforms, knowledge management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite