Legal Practice Manager
Beacon Hill · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
HybridLegalFull-time
This strategic role partners with practice leadership to drive attorney staffing, utilization, professional development, operational effectiveness, and financial performance across the Finance practice in a fast-paced professional services environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage attorney staffing and work allocation to support client needs and professional development goals.
- Monitor utilization, productivity, and workload distribution; provide analysis and recommendations to leadership.
- Partner with attorneys on career development, training opportunities, mentoring programs, and onboarding.
- Collaborate with recruiting and talent teams to identify hiring needs and workforce planning initiatives.
- Analyze financial, operational, and utilization metrics to support profitability and strategic decision-making.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve resource allocation, operational efficiency, and service delivery.
- Support practice leaders with communications, reporting, projects, and administrative initiatives.
- Handle confidential personnel and practice-related matters with discretion and sound judgment.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred; MBA or comparable professional experience considered.
- Significant experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or professional services environment.
- Finance practice experience strongly preferred.
- Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with attorneys and business professionals at all levels.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, presentations, and data analysis tools.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong client-service orientation.
Why Apply
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
- High-impact role influencing talent, operations, and business performance.
- Collaborative and innovative professional environment with strong growth potential.
Benefits
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.