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Paul Hastings · 9 hours ago

Practice Manager (Investigations and White Collar)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$146K/yr - $212K/yr

4+ years exp

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. They are seeking a Practice Manager for the Investigations and White Collar practice to support operational efficiency and strategic planning. The role involves collaboration with various departments to manage financial insights, staffing, and client engagement initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Practice Management, PG Chairs, partners, other business operations departments, and other 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, etc

Enhance the experience for top clients by serving as a point of contact for the in-house legal operations team to improve the 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; and

Support Practice Chairs with the daily operations of the group, including preparing for PG meetings and retreats

Qualification

Business acumenAnalytical skillsProject managementFinancial performance metricsMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingWork ethicLeadership competence

Required

A minimum of 4 years serving as a practicing lawyer, paralegal, or related experience

Business acumen and analytical skills; the ability to develop and successfully execute comprehensive project and operational plans from broadly stated objectives

Some experience driving continuous improvement and innovation in business operations, technology, infrastructure, and practices in a complex, matrixed, global professional services

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with lawyers and staff at all levels of the organization and to regularly handle sensitive and confidential information

Some understanding of business operations and proficiency in financial performance metrics

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visio

Strong project management and organizational skills, including ability to plan and facilitate at group and individual levels

Ability to handle a wide variety of responsibilities and work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to solve problems and provide solutions, take initiative, and work independently in high-pressure situations

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated confidence and competence in dealing with individuals in leadership positions

Strong work ethic and desire to lead and achieve at a high standard of excellence

Bachelor's degree (required)

Preferred

Experience working with Investigations and White Collar or regulatory practices (a plus)

JD or MBA (a plus)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account

Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy

Lifestyle Spending Account

Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing

10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program

Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring

Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)

Retirement Plan Consulting

Anniversary Bonus Program

Professional Development Programs

Transportation and Commuter Benefits

International Travel Insurance

Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance

Auto/Home/Pet Insurance

Prepaid Legal Insurance

Employee Discounts

And More!

Company

Paul Hastings

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Paul Hastings is an international law firm that provides legal solutions to many financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies.

Founded in 1951

Los Angeles, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.paulhastings.com/

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