Juris Doctor degree required; 3+ years of experience at a top law firm
General understanding of transactional practices and interest in practice management
Strong leadership and management skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and organized
Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands
Flexibility to work outside regular business hours as needed
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day associate staffing across U.S. offices
Serve as primary contact for partners on associate availability and staffing needs
Monitor associate capacity and workloads in real-time
Match associates to matters based on various criteria including experience and client needs
Identify and address staffing imbalances and workflow pressures
Develop and maintain staffing processes tailored to high-volume practices
Track and analyze staffing data, preparing reports for leadership
Benefits
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and practice group heads
Engagement in attorney development and retention initiatives
Involvement in innovative legal technologies and practices
Collaborative work environment with various departments
Regular interaction with associates to foster professional relationships
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Practice Manager - Corporate ("Manager") to join the Practice Management team in New York. The Manager will work closely with the Associate Director of Practice Management - Corporate (the "Associate Director") and the practice group heads ("Group Heads") of the M&A, Private Equity Transactions, Health Care, Sports and Technology, Media & Telecommunications practices to support the Firm's objectives related to attorney development, retention, and the efficient operation of certain Corporate practice groups.
Responsibilities
Staffing, Resource Management & Productivity
Manage and oversee day-to-day associate staffing formatters across U.S. offices.
Serve as the primary point of contact for partners regarding associate availability, experience levels, and staffing needs.
Interface with assigning attorneys to receive, clarify, and respond to staffing requests.
Monitor associate capacity, utilization, and availability, maintaining a real-time understanding of workloads across offices and sub-practice areas.
Match associates to matters based on experience, skill set, client needs, deal complexity, professional development considerations and equitable distribution of work.
Identify and address staffing imbalances, capacity constraints, and anticipated workflow pressures.
Develop, refine, and maintain staffing processes and best practices tailored to high-volume, fast paced practices.
Track, analyze, and synthesize staffing and utilization data; prepare reports and updates for Group Heads and Corporate Department leadership.
Associate Development & Engagement
Develop and maintain professional relationships with associates, with an understanding of individual strengths, experiences, aspirations, and development needs.
Conduct regular outreach and meetings with associates to monitor morale, workload, and engagement.
Coordinate with mentors, mentees, and associate advisors to support relationship development and career progression.
Assist with attorney evaluation processes.
Collaborate with team members on the planning and execution of mentoring, morale, and engagement initiatives and events.
Training, Knowledge Management & Innovation
Work with Group Heads, the Associate Director, and the Senior Practice Management Coordinator to plan and execute practice group meetings, internal training programs, and client training initiatives.
Assist with the development and maintenance of training materials, practice group portals, resource lists, and other knowledge management tools.
Support the development of benchmarks and skills checklists for associates at various levels and monitor progress.
Assist with the exploration, adoption, and integration of legal technologies and innovation initiatives relevant to the practices.
Attorney Management & Operations
Assist with coordinating secondments, office transfers, leaves of absence, and alternative work schedules in collaboration with HR, Benefits, Finance, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate as needed with Recruiting, HR, and Labor on employment-related matters, including visas and tax considerations.
Oversee compliance with Firm time entry policies.
Manage, in consultation with the Associate Director, the onboarding and orientation of new associates and lateral hires.
Manage, in consultation with the Associate Director, departing attorney processes, including matter transitions and restaffing.
Budgeting, Planning & Reporting
Participate in practice group budget planning and management and advise attorneys on the use of individual budgets.
Collaborate with Group Heads, Corporate Department leadership, Recruiting and the Associate Director to support workforce planning and anticipate future staffing needs.
Prepare reports and analyses for Group Heads and Firm leadership as requested.
Firmwide Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives
Serve as a liaison to Business Services departments, including Pro Bono, Business Development, Knowledge Management, Innovation, Human Resources, and Community Equity & Inclusion in support of Firm initiatives and priorities.
Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, service delivery, and the associate experience within the practices.
Provide general assistance on ad hoc projects, as needed.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree required; 3+ years of experience at a top law firm
General understanding of transactional practices, and an interest in, or experience with, practice management
Strong leadership and management skills
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Entrepreneurial, self-motivated and organized
Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize competing demands on time and attention
Flexibility to work outside regular business hours as needed
This position will require physical presence in Proskauer's offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation range for this position is $190,000 - $215,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
