Associate Practice Manager

About the role

Modern Family Law, a boutique law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a compassionate, innovative, and respected Associate Practice Manager to work with our San Antonio, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly Matter Status Meetings (MSM) to review case progress, deadlines, and compliance with firm procedures.
• Ensure Associate Attorneys and Licensed Legal Paralegals adhere to established workflows, documentation standards, and court requirements.
• Collaborate with the Managing [Attorney or Partner] to implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the practice group.
• Maintain a personal caseload, demonstrating best practices in client counseling, preparation, and advocacy.
• Meet and exceed a billable goal of 120 hours per month.
• Participate in client consultations or strategy sessions where advanced experience or strategic oversight adds value.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to Associate Attorneys, offering guidance and feedback on strategy, legal writing, client communication, and time management.
• Identify training needs and collaborate with the Managing [Attorney or Partner] and Learning & Development to build individual development plans.
• Assist Associate Attorneys with building caseloads.
• Support the Managing Partner or Attorney in balancing caseloads, managing resource allocation, and resolving case management bottlenecks.
• Cook up cross-departmental support with paralegals and operations teams.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of direct reports.
• Uphold firm values of integrity, accountability, and empathy.
• Partner with firm leadership to continuously improve workflows, compliance practices, and the overall client experience.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience practicing family law.
• Active admission to the [Colorado/California/Washington/Texas/Georgia] State Bar.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset.
• High level knowledge and experience working with the Microsoft Suite of products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe; and Zoom Conferencing Technology.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff.
• Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, and ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt quickly and positively to shifting demands, while working effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines.