Practice Group Business Manager - Litigation
Company: Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Position:
Practice Group Business Manager - Litigation
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Job Id:
1410-SR-PHX
# of Openings:
1
Practice Group Business Manager - Litigation
Phoenix or Denver
Lewis Roca is a top ranked Am Law 200 commercial law firm and one
of the largest in the Western United States. We are seeking a
Practice Group Business Manager - Litigation to join our team!
Summary:
The Practice Group Business Manager (the "PGBM") is a full-time,
exempt position that is responsible for assisting in management of
the business and administration of a practice group to drive
strategic and profitable growth for the Firm. This position will
provide well-coordinated operational support with a strong emphasis
on goals, work allocation, financial performance, attorney
recruiting and management, and lawyer productivity and development.
The PGBM will engage in analysis and practices and deploy
applicable tools to evaluate and increase the revenue, control
expenses, improve profitability and improve efficiencies of the
practice group. This PGBM is also responsible for supporting the
Practice Group Leader in implementing Firm-wide strategic
initiatives at the practice group level. This position must
maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client
and Firm matters while exercising sound judgment at all times.
About Lewis Roca:
Our award winning team of lawyers offer extensive experience in a
wide range of disciplines. We strive to be the employer of choice
in the legal community. Our goal is to attract talent of varied
backgrounds who meet our standards of excellence and reflect the
marketplace that we serve. We embrace this diversity; it
contributes to our success.
A set of core principles guide our work with our clients and with
each other. Together, we call this Experience Amplified. It is a
client-centered operational approach that helps define a culture of
service excellence. It contributes to our highly collaborative
group of business professionals, led by a dedicated and passionate
C-Team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The scope of responsibility encompasses a wide range of duties,
including, but not limited to:
Communication
- Establish and maintain clear, positive, and consistent lines of
communication with the Practice Group Leader, Managing Partner,
Chief Operating Officer, and other Firm staff.
- Monitor and support the morale and engagement of attorneys in
the practice group, developing programs and ensuring access to
information, resources, and leadership.
- Regularly visit with practice group members, including those
located in other offices, to ensure clear and consistent
communication and coordination across offices. Ensure that all
attorneys in the practice group are integrated across geographic
locations.
- Schedule and prepare agendas for practice group meetings and
other practice group gatherings and communications, as needed.
Financial and Practice Reporting
- Develop and monitor financial reports for the practice group.
Collaborate with Accounting to make refinements and streamline
monthly reporting.
- Review weekly billable hours and monthly financial reports and
identify trends/developments that require attention and
action.
- Monitor financial and other performance metrics of the practice
group, including revenue, utilization, realization, and
productivity. Advise on steps to improve and achieve identified
financial objectives and work with other Firm staff on issues of
matter pricing and leverage.
Strategic and Business Planning
- Support implementation efforts through monitoring and reporting
on the progress of firmwide strategic projects and initiatives in
partnership with the Practice Group Leader.
- Support the Practice Group Leader in defining and implementing
appropriate strategies to manage and support the profitable growth
of the practice group. Evaluate and implement improvements to the
practice group's structure. Develop improvements to be more
efficient by leveraging resources across offices, departments, and
practices.
- Work with Marketing, Accounting, Professional Development, and
other internal Firm resources to prepare and update a business plan
for the practice group as well as for individual attorneys.
Evaluate and keep track of all practice group and individual
attorney business plans. Monitor the progress of the practice group
business plan. Interface and coordinate with Marketing on other
business development and public relations matters.
- Liaise with the IT team where appropriate on innovation and
client value initiatives for the practices.
- Work with Firm staff on the planning and implementing various
practice group and firmwide events such as meetings, retreats, and
special programs.
Attorney Staffing, Development and Workload Management
- Participate in recruiting new associates and lateral attorneys
and advise the Practice Group Leader, the Chief Talent Officer, and
Managing Partner on hiring recommendations and future timekeeper
needs.
- Work with the Attorney Talent team to ensure the integration
and smooth transition of laterals into the practice group.
- Monitor attorney utilization and work assignments, business
development, and other professional opportunities to ensure that
they are equitably distributed within the practice groups.
- Monitor workload and utilization reports to identify
productivity issues and counsel attorneys where
appropriate.
- Work with the Attorney Talent team on attorney performance
evaluations, and training and development needs.
- Support the Practice Group Leader in providing input and
recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding attorney
promotions and partner compensation. Coordinate and participate in
Partnership Promotion Meetings with associates consistent with Firm
policies. Assist the Practice Group Leader in providing input and
recommendations to the Associate Compensation and Review Committee
for associate compensation.
Management and Policy Compliance
- Use diligent efforts to see that practice group members meet
revenue and expense budgetary goals and expectations, including
billable and non-billable hours requirements.
- Review and approve new clients and matters as part of the
intake process and enforce related standards for the practice
group, consistent with Firm guidelines and in partnership with the
Practice Group Leader.
- Monitor and enforce timekeeping and billing practices in
partnership with the Practice Group Leader.
- Determine, with input from the Practice Group Leader, Managing
Partner, and the Firm's financial resources, the
viability/profitability of requests for alternate work schedules or
alternative billing/pricing arrangements.
- Work with the Accounting team and Pricing Director, as needed,
to help address client discount and expense approval requests that
require practice group input in accordance with established Firm
policies.
- Support the Practice Group Leader, as needed, in other matters
regarding practice group management, approvals, and
initiatives.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's or JD preferred
- Five or more years of supervisory and/or management experience
in a law firm or professional services environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and build
credibility with lawyers
- Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills,
including the ability to prioritize projects and meet
deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to
work independently and be proactive
- Strong computer skills including experience with f Microsoft
Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good judgment
- Able to accept responsibility and take initiative
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise
discretion
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and
priorities
Compensation can vary based on qualifications and experience.
Lewis Roca offers competitive compensation and benefits,
including:
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- 3 weeks of paid time off
- 10-paid holidays per year
- Benefits start on day 1
- Several medical plan options to choose from, including
traditional plans and HSA-qualified plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Gym reimbursement
- Well-being program
- Technology stipend
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
- And much more!
How to Apply
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application and submit your resume, please click "Apply for this
Position." No phone calls, please. We will contact you if your
resume indicates that you are a strong candidate for this position.
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