Practice Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Direction
- Practice Performance & Analytics
- Resource Allocation & Staffing
- Talent Management & Development
- Operational Excellence & Communication
- Practice Enablement & Innovation
Required Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Management, business, financial, legal, or related studies degree preferred
- MBA or JD preferred
- Five (5) years of progressive experience in practice management or closely related roles
- Demonstrated readiness to assume managerial responsibility
- Prior people-management experience preferred
- Experience supporting advocacy-focused practices, such as Labor & Employment, Litigation, or Regulatory practices
Required Skills And Competencies
- Deep understanding of law firm economics and dynamics
- Understanding of current legal market trends, innovations, and best practices
- Financial acumen with significant experience in personnel utilization and team management
- Realization and profitability, rates and statistical analysis, and budget management
- Advanced analytical skills: ability to interpret complex information, summarize and present dense data effectively and accurately, and provide actionable recommendations and insights
- Organizational and project management skills with a focus on strategic execution and relentless attention to detail
- Advanced technology proficiency in Excel pivot charts
- Advanced technology proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Experience with large firm accounting software programs
- Professionalism, integrity, proactive leadership, and the ability to handle sensitive information with great discretion
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to correspond with all levels of business professionals, attorneys, and Firm leadership
- Relationship building and leadership skills
- Flexibility and the ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and competing deadlines
- Ability to travel when needed
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and a performance bonus program
- Group health, dental, and vision insurance
- Multiple plan options and various benefit levels
- Same-sex domestic partner coverage
- Pre-tax premiums
- Coverage begins on date of hire
- Group term life/AD&D and voluntary supplemental group universal life insurance
- Voluntary accident insurance – self and family
- Long-term care insurance
- Short-term disability benefits
- Long-term disability benefits
- Pre-tax benefit programs – dependent care, health care reimbursement and transit/qualified parking (in most cities)
- Retailer program – voluntary 401(k) plan
About The Firm
BakerHostetler is recognized as one of the leading law firms in the country. With over 1,000 attorneys across 18 offices coast to coast, BakerHostetler is a great place to work for those who seek professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment. We deliver the highest quality counsel to our clients, who include many of the nation’s largest and most well-known companies. BakerHostetler’s values have remained unchanged since our founding more than 100 years ago: dedication to the law, commitment to the highest standard of client service, continuous development of our people and active participation in the communities in which we work and live.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter in an application on our website. Questions about the role should be directed to Miriam McHenry (mmchenry@bakerlaw.com).
Equal Opportunity Employer
BakerHostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer