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Frost Brown Todd · 2 weeks ago

Practice Group Manager

Indianapolis, IN, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Frost Brown Todd LLP, a national law firm, is seeking a full-time Practice Group Manager to support the business performance and operational needs of its Practice Groups. The role involves managing strategic initiatives, fostering collaboration, and ensuring financial performance while creating an inclusive work environment.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, execution, and monitoring of Practice Group and Department business plans and strategic initiatives, and support Practice Group Leaders in day-to-day management

Support Practice Group decision-making and facilitate requests and deliverables between the practice groups and various departments

Build relationships and engage with individual Practice Group members, including attorneys and business professionals, at the direction of Practice Group Leaders regarding Practice Group goals, priorities, and needs

Facilitate collaboration with other Practice Groups, Departments, industry teams and client initiatives within the firm to drive Practice Group and firm success

Monitor Practice Group financial performance, analyze trends, identify issues, and recommend opportunities and action plans for improvement

Support Practice Group Leaders and attorneys in achieving acceptable levels of profitability. Work with colleagues in the Finance department to address specific reporting and analysis

Partner with the Director(s) of Practice Services and Practice Group Leaders to set financial goals for the Practice Group and for the Department as a whole. Assist with annual revenue budget preparation and the management of other annual planning processes

Collaborate with Practice Group Leaders, Directors of Practice Services and Pricing to establish attorney billing rates and advise on other drivers of Practice Group financial performance

Assist Practice Group Leaders with attorney workforce planning and forecasting, as well as attorney recruitment, retention, and training. Provide input on attorney evaluation, compensation and advancement. Assist with follow-up to performance evaluations for associates and partners

Monitor productivity, utilization, time entry and related information to help inform work assignments, facilitate collaboration and support individual and group performance

Facilitate communication, collaboration and knowledge-sharing within and across Practice Groups. Assist Practice Group Leaders in organizing regular Practice Group meetings, retreats, and other forms of team connectivity

Support the integration of new lateral attorneys into practice groups and manage attorney departure process

Liaise with firm administrative departments to ensure Practice Group Leaders and practice groups receive needed support in all areas for effective and efficient client service

Assist Practice Group Leaders and Director(s) of Practice Services to ensure Practice Group operations run smoothly, including proactively resolving issues and identifying opportunities to improve by collaborating with firm administrative departments and key stakeholders

Address ongoing and ad hoc information, reporting and technology needs

Prepare annual Practice Group expense budgets and track expenditures

Other projects as assigned by Practice Group Leaders and Directors of Practice Services

Qualification

Financial analysisLeadership skillsProject managementBusiness operationsLaw firm experienceClient service mindsetPlanning skillsAnalytical thinkingInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationAttention to detailSelf-starterConfidentiality