Practice Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded professional services firm within the legal industry, known for its strong tenure, collaborative culture, and structured yet flat organizational model. The firm has a significant Intellectual Property and IP Litigation practice, with teams distributed across key US markets and a reputation for investing in its people through competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career stability.

Job Description

• Lead and manage a team of paralegals and technical specialists across multiple offices
• Oversee associate and senior associate staffing, workflow allocation, and utilization
• Analyze performance, utilization, and productivity data to deliver actionable insights
• Partner with senior leadership and practice group leaders to optimize team effectiveness
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across offices, including West Coast counterparts
• Prepare and present clear, strategic reporting (not just raw data) to senior stakeholders
• Support operational and practice management initiatives across the IP function

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in legal or professional services environments
• At least 3 years of direct people management experience (required)
• Proven experience in staffing, work allocation, and resource management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights
• Experience supporting IP, litigation, or comparable practice areas is preferred (but not essential)
• Confident working in a highly visible, senior-facing role within a complex organization
• Comfortable operating at Manager level long-term within a flat structure

Pay

• Base salary range of $153,000-$192,000
• Lucrative discretionary bonus (typically 15-20%+)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision) effective Day 1
• Generous PTO (starting at 25 days, increasing with tenure)
• Competitive 401(k) 3% match (50% of 6%) after 1 year
• 7.5% profit sharing after 2 years
• Immediate vesting

Schedule

• Flexible location (Boston, New York, or Washington, DC) with hybrid working model

Long-Term Tenure Incentives

• 2-month paid sabbatical after 10 years (with eligibility for a second)