Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Practice Manager - Regulatory

Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in legal operations or project management.
  • 3+ years of people management experience required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
  • Comfortable adapting to technological innovations, including AI tools.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations and work allocations within the Regulatory Department.
  • Provide professional development assignments to attorneys at various levels.
  • Facilitate the bi-annual performance evaluation process for attorneys.
  • Coordinate training programs for legal staff in collaboration with department leaders.
  • Assist in strategic planning and reporting for the Regulatory Department.
  • Offer administrative support and coordinate meetings for department initiatives.
  • Support marketing and business development efforts for the Regulatory Department.

Benefits

  • Values-driven work culture emphasizing collaboration and respect.
  • Eligible for hybrid work schedule for better work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and profit-sharing options.
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the Role

Responsible for the daily management and business operations of assigned practices within the Regulatory Department, with a strong emphasis on work allocation, professional development, and relationship building. Act as a liaison with other Firm legal and administrative groups as needed.

Demonstrates a strong commitment to professionalism by setting clear expectations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality service. Fosters and reinforces a positive, solution-oriented ('can-do') approach across the team. Ensures effective support of internal departments, external clients, and vendors by modeling and requiring clear, courteous communication through electronic correspondence, telephone, and in-person interactions.

What You Will Be Doing

Attorney Professional Development and Work Assignment Staffing
  • Manage billable and pro bono assignment process for assigned practice groups within the Regulatory Department and collaborate with colleagues in the Practice Management Department to address cross-office staffing needs.
  • Provide counsel, senior associates and associates with assignments that provide appropriate professional development opportunities commensurate with experience.
  • Coordinate reassignment of projects when attorneys are on vacation or other leaves of absence. Assist in the administration of extended leave policies as needed.
  • Participate in bi-annual evaluation process for counsel, senior associates, and associates, in conjunction with our Legal Personnel Department, partner mentors and Practice Management team.
  • Provide orientation support to junior associates and lateral hires.
  • Work with partners, Regulatory Department Director and the Professional Development and Training team to plan and conduct formal training programs for counsel, senior associates, and associates.
  • Work with Department/Practice Group management, Regulatory Department Director and Legal Personnel Department as requested to address personnel issues involving lawyers.
  • Travel among offices as necessary to meet with counsel, senior associates and associates to discuss workload assignments and professional development goals and objectives.

Department Management and Reporting
  • Assist in the preparation and implementation of Department and/or Practice Group strategic plans.
  • Assist in the preparation of Department and/or Practice Group reporting, including the preparation of monthly productivity reports to Department Leaders, Practice Group Leaders, the Management Committee, and the Chief Practice Management Officer.
  • Coordinate Department and Practice Group level projects as assigned by the Regulatory Department Director.

Administrative and Operational Support
  • Provide administrative and operational support to the Regulatory Department leaders.
  • Assist in coordinating, planning, and providing follow-up support to Department and Practice Group meetings, retreats, and other group events. Maintain meeting notes and follow up on action items. Coordinate room and technical requirements between firm's various offices as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Business Development and Marketing
  • Provide support to the Regulatory Department Director and Client Development Department for department and practice group marketing and business development activities, including pitches and RFPs.
  • Coordinate with the Client Development Department and Regulatory Department Director to track lateral partner integration initiatives.
  • Assist in the coordination of events involving members of the Department as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Financial
  • Support Department Leaders and Finance Department with the tracking and management of alternative fee arrangements and other Matter Management reporting as necessary.


Required Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and managerial experience.
  • Ability to deal effectively with lawyers, staff and peer administrators.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle a wide variety of responsibilities.
  • Ability to identify and solve problems, take initiative and work independently under pressure.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
  • Remains open to technological change as generative AI becomes more integrated into the firm's practice, actively develop comfort with new tools, and adapt how work is performed to support efficiency and innovation.


Required Experience

  • Minimum five years' experience that is directly related to the duties or skills described herein.
  • At least three years of demonstrated people management experience required.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree required.

Why Join Us?
  • A values-driven firm that fosters collaboration and respect
  • The hiring range for this position is $154,000 - $192,000 annually, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications and internal equity.
  • This position is eligible for a Hybrid Schedule
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • For additional information about our benefits, please click here


This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions. The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.

About Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) is an engineering and architecture firm that provides a range of services, including transportation planning and design, environmental engineering, construction management, and surveying. The company serves clients in the transportation, environmental, and construction industries, as well as government agencies and municipalities. JMT is headquartered in Sparks, Maryland, and has offices throughout the United States. The company was founded in 1971 and has grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the country. JMT is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of renewable energy sources and the implementation of green building practices.
Learn more about Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks
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1,500 employees
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Founded
1971

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