Corporate Practice Manager

About the role

The Corporate Practice Manager provides support to associates within the Corporate group, focusing on workflow management and career development. This role is integral to the retention and development of associates, working closely with them to achieve professional goals. The position may be based in any U.S. office except Washington, D.C., with 3 days of in-office presence per week and additional onsite days as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a knowledgeable and trusted resource to associates, understanding practice activity levels and helping them manage bandwidth, including serving as first point of contact for workflow and time management.
• Manage junior associates following their integration via the "Fenwick First program," continuing their integration and helping them navigate the free market workflow system.
• Manage work allocation and utilization within the free market workflow system, supporting partners and associates navigating the system and assisting with staffing matters.
• Evaluate practice group needs by gathering and analyzing group-related data on an ongoing basis, identify gaps in associate resources, and support recruiting team efforts.
• Manage orientation and integration support for lateral associates and junior associates, as well as off-boarding processes.
• Lead on associate engagement, providing support and guidance on morale and events to foster in-office collaboration.
• Work with partners, Practice Support Lawyers, and Legal Training teams to plan and conduct formal training programs for attorneys within the Corporate Practice Group, and help gameplan Practice Group-related and other Corporate meetings on firmwide initiatives.
• Work with the Legal Personnel team to support the evaluation and associate development process.
• Work with the Knowledge Management team to support testing, rollout, and maintenance of key tools and resources including AI tools.
• Collaborate with practice group directors, Practice Support Lawyers, and other key stakeholders on AI initiatives for the Corporate Practice Group, including identifying opportunities for AI-enabled efficiencies and developing trainings to support responsible and effective use of AI tools.
• Work with corporate practice group practice management directors, practice leaders, partners, and others in management to help make strategic decisions for the group.
• Assist with any other existing or future initiatives, projects, processes, and tasks presented to the Practice Management team.

Qualifications

• Sound judgment and extreme discretion with respect to confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong emotional intelligence, ability to influence and guide others, and ability to provide quality and efficient client service in a fast-paced industry.
• Awareness and understanding of business improvement processes and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills, service mentality, and ability to build relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong data analytics skills to assess a range of metrics and present data effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to quickly learn and utilize additional software.
• Ability to thoughtfully and effectively use AI tools to improve efficiency, support data analysis and workflow management, and help identify practical applications while exercising sound judgment around confidentiality, accuracy, and responsible use.
• 3-5 years of manager level experience at a law firm or other professional services experience preferred.
• Experience in practice management, including staffing support, is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required; JD or MBA a plus.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellbeing programs

Pay

$153,000 - $228,750, depending on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location. A discretionary bonus may also be available based on performance.