Legal Coordinator

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Legal Practice Coordinator. This position may be based at any office location within the Firm's footprint. The Legal Practice Coordinator position exercises discretion and independent judgment in analyzing practice operations, financial and utilization trends, workflow needs, and business priorities; develops recommendations for practice leadership; and manages substantive practice development and operational initiatives under the direction of the Department Operations Directors. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Essential functions are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer. Exercise independent judgment in evaluating practice group operations, financial trends, workflow issues, and resource needs, and recommend operational strategies to practice leadership. Develop, interpret, and implement practice group operating procedures, reporting processes, and workflow improvements to further Firm management objectives. Analyze financial, utilization, capacity, staffing, and matter-management data to identify operational risks, business trends, and opportunities for improved efficiency or profitability. Advise Department Operations Directors and practice leadership on significant operational decisions, including project priorities, resource allocation, process improvements, and business planning initiatives. Lead major practice group initiatives from planning through implementation, including determining project scope, evaluating alternative approaches, coordinating stakeholders, and resolving issues that affect business operations. Prepare recommendations and business cases for leadership regarding operational changes, technology solutions, reporting enhancements, and workflow automation. Investigate and resolve significant operational matters on behalf of practice leadership, escalating only those issues requiring executive approval. Serve as a consultative resource to attorneys, practice leaders, Finance, and Firm Administration regarding practice management operations, reporting, and process improvement. Participate in short- and long-term practice group business planning by identifying operational needs, tracking progress against objectives, and recommending adjustments to priorities or processes. Evaluate and implement technology, AI, and automation tools that affect practice group operations, including assessing business needs, comparing available solutions, and recommending adoption or process changes. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Strong project management and critical thinking skills. Ability to interact professionally with all levels of Firm management. Reliable and flexible with a high degree of initiative. Ability to work independently and create work goals and objectives with minimal oversight. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to exhibit high attention to detail. Knowledge of how to create reports and presentations using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Education And Work Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field of study preferred. A minimum of 3 years experience working in a professional services environment. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, extreme temperatures and the like. Additional Info The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. All employees are required to comply with BDBCB's information privacy and security requirements including its acceptable use policy. Such requirements are dictated by laws and regulations, by professional standards and by the marketplace and are directly applicable to BDBCB as well as to BDBCB through its clients. Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $105,000. Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr