Practice Management Specialist

Practice Management Specialist

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Practice Management Specialist to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Culver City, San Francisco, New York, or Washington D.C. offices. We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office. Practice Management (PM) plays an instrumental role in helping our lawyers operate more effectively and efficiently to drive revenue growth, better utilize time spent on non-billable activities, facilitate the integration of lateral hires, and foster a collaborative environment to leverage all our business professional teams' capabilities to support our lawyers in building their practices and serving clients. The Practice Management Team comprises revenue enablers who ensure operational efficiency; develop, drive, and execute on PG/industry strategic vision; provide financial insights that drive economic improvements; support client value initiatives; and otherwise support each practice's business needs and operations. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

On a typical day you will:

• Practice Group Operations:
  • Support the Practice Manager with the daily execution of business needs / operations of the Practice Group, handling tasks related to the practice operations budget, establishing a consistent framework for Practice Group meetings and communications, supporting Firm processes and follow-up on initiatives/action items, administrative tasks, etc.
  • Provide significant support to the Practice Manager by assisting with tasks related to all operations related to the practice group by working closely with its attorneys and professionals, as well as the firm's business departments including, but not limited to: Information Governance, HR, Knowledge Management, Finance/Accounting, Recruiting, Marketing, Business Development, Client Experience, Professional Development, DEI, and Pro Bono
  • Work in tandem with the Practice Manager and other departments to implement process improvements that will improve service levels to the lawyers
  • Maintain practice-specific resources that pertain to lawyer-led trainings
  • Guide attorneys on efficient use of technology to improve service delivery, especially AI
• Practice Group and Firmwide Strategy:
  • Support the efforts of the Practice Manager, PG Chairs, partners and other business operations departments to facilitate the development and execution of Practice Group strategic plans with clear and achievable goals focused on culture, revenue, profitability, growth and retention, reputation, brand awareness, profile and competitive differentiation
  • Support the firm's strategic value that "People Matter" by building trust and credibility with partners, counsel, and associates, including, under the guidance of the Practice Manager, developing an in-depth understanding of attorney experience, capabilities, and strengths.
• People Development:
  • Assist the Practice Manager with assigned tasks related to attorney integration, ensuring that all attorneys who join the Firm have an unparalleled integration experience.
  • Handle assigned tasks from the Practice Manager to support the development of training content for practice group attorneys
• Financial:
  • Prepare financial and KPI reports
  • Assist the Practice Manager tracking and maintaining Practice Group budgets and expenses
  • Assist the Practice Manager with analyzing monthly AR and collections efforts
• Business Development:
  • Provide support as needed to Business Development and Marketing department on strategic initiatives; RFP and pitch responses; targeted marketing collateral, accolades and recognition, etc., and ensure alignment of resources
  • Work with business development and other staff departments to promote client and group initiatives, including client training programs and presentations (CLEs)

Join us if you have:

• 2+ years of law firm or professional services organization is desired, or equivalent internship and education
• Bachelor's Degree; College degree and demonstrated academic excellence is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across all firm functions as well as with clients and other business contacts
• Demonstrated writing ability and excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills are required
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and composed manner
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Products required, i.e. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel; CRM technology a plus
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, ability to take ownership of projects, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also acting as part of a high-functioning team

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client's and each lawyer's work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

What's in it For You?

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Washington State The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $77,000 to $85,000 ($39.49 to $43.59 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit is 15 days per year and 11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available. California The annualized salary range for this position in Los Angeles and Culver City is $74,000 to $85,000 ($37.95 to $43.59 hourly); and in San Francisco is $83,000 to $90,000 ($42.56 to $46.15 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available. New York The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $86,000 to $96,000 ($47.25 to $52.75 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available. District of Columbia The annualized salary range for this position in Washington D.C. is $80,000 to $88,000 ($41.03 to $45.13 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience