Buchanan Legal Professional Services
Practice Manager (Investigations & White Collar)
Buchanan Legal Professional Services, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Practice Manager (Investigations & White Collar)
Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Our client, a prestigious Am Law firm, is seeking a Practice Manager to support its Investigations & White Collar and Antitrust practices in the Washington, D.C. office. This role serves as a trusted advisor and “chief of staff” to practice leaders, partnering with attorneys and business operations teams to drive strategy, ensure operational efficiency, manage staffing and financial insights, and oversee day-to-day practice operations. This role will be hybrid in DC. Key Responsibilities: Partner with practice chairs, the Director of Practice Management, and firm leadership to develop and execute strategic plans with goals focused on revenue, profitability, headcount, brand awareness, and competitive positioning. Analyze practice financials and performance metrics to identify trends, track timekeeper performance, and deliver actionable insights to leadership. Oversee staffing, work allocation, and career development opportunities in collaboration with the Talent team, ensuring equitable distribution of assignments and proactive management of performance issues. Coordinate with business operations departments to support lateral onboarding, process improvement, and client value initiatives. Manage daily business operations, including budgeting, billing and collections processes, matter intake, and establishing frameworks for practice meetings and communications. Act as a point of contact for in-house legal operations teams to strengthen client relationships and improve delivery of legal services. Support practice leaders with preparation for group meetings, retreats, and follow-up on initiatives. Collaborate across departments to drive efficiencies, process innovation, and continuous improvement in practice operations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; JD or MBA preferred. 4+ years of related experience as a paralegal, practice manager, or in a business operations role within the legal industry. Experience with Investigations & White Collar, Antitrust, or regulatory practices is required. Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with proven ability to develop and execute operational and strategic plans. Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management Legal Project Management Industries
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Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Our client, a prestigious Am Law firm, is seeking a Practice Manager to support its Investigations & White Collar and Antitrust practices in the Washington, D.C. office. This role serves as a trusted advisor and “chief of staff” to practice leaders, partnering with attorneys and business operations teams to drive strategy, ensure operational efficiency, manage staffing and financial insights, and oversee day-to-day practice operations. This role will be hybrid in DC. Key Responsibilities: Partner with practice chairs, the Director of Practice Management, and firm leadership to develop and execute strategic plans with goals focused on revenue, profitability, headcount, brand awareness, and competitive positioning. Analyze practice financials and performance metrics to identify trends, track timekeeper performance, and deliver actionable insights to leadership. Oversee staffing, work allocation, and career development opportunities in collaboration with the Talent team, ensuring equitable distribution of assignments and proactive management of performance issues. Coordinate with business operations departments to support lateral onboarding, process improvement, and client value initiatives. Manage daily business operations, including budgeting, billing and collections processes, matter intake, and establishing frameworks for practice meetings and communications. Act as a point of contact for in-house legal operations teams to strengthen client relationships and improve delivery of legal services. Support practice leaders with preparation for group meetings, retreats, and follow-up on initiatives. Collaborate across departments to drive efficiencies, process innovation, and continuous improvement in practice operations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; JD or MBA preferred. 4+ years of related experience as a paralegal, practice manager, or in a business operations role within the legal industry. Experience with Investigations & White Collar, Antitrust, or regulatory practices is required. Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with proven ability to develop and execute operational and strategic plans. Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management Legal Project Management Industries
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