Practice Group Manager, Labor & Employment

Practice Group Manager, Labor & Employment

For the New York, Chicago, Houston or Orlando Office of a National Law Firm

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with practice group leadership to develop and execute strategic plans that align with firmwide objectives and drive operational efficiency.
• Analyze practice group performance, attorney productivity, utilization, and financial metrics; prepare reports and actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Oversee work allocation, staffing, and resource planning, including evaluating headcount needs, attorney leverage, and practice group capacity.
• Collaborate with Recruiting, Professional Development, and HR on attorney hiring, onboarding, career development, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Coordinate practice group meetings, retreats, and internal communications, serving as a liaison between attorneys and firmwide business services departments.
• Lead practice group initiatives focused on process improvement, knowledge management, innovation, and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications include:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in practice management or related roles within a law firm or professional services environment; prior management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, legal studies, or a related field required; MBA or JD preferred.
• Experience supporting Labor & Employment, Litigation, Regulatory, or other advocacy-focused practices, with an understanding of attorney staffing and workflow demands.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, profitability, realization, billing rates, utilization, and performance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot charts, and other Microsoft Office applications; experience with law firm accounting systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills, with strong organizational abilities, sound judgment, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Salary: $170k-$200k