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Manager, Practice Group Administration (Litigation and Restructuring Department) (Boston, MA)


Position overview:

The Manger of Practice Group Administration – working directly with the Litigation and Restructuring Department Managing Director and Practice Group Leaders, in addition to the Director of Business Development and Marketing – supports the overall success of Brown Rudnick’s practice groups.

Critical Success Factors:

Improved communications within and across practice groups and offices;
Sustained traction with business development initiatives;
Increased cross-selling opportunities and resultant successes;
Improved response to and use of management tools and resources.

Responsibilities:

Directly assist the Managing Director, Practice Leaders and Director of Business Development and Marketing on the execution of a variety of practice management initiatives;

Manage new attorney integration planning into the Firm and respective practice areas;

Track activity against practice and individual partner business plans; help to troubleshoot areas of shortfall;

Manage key practice group information, including experience, client profiles, market intelligence, contact lists;

Work with partner case managers to assist with managing appropriate case matter staffing, client needs, and other related areas on all on-going matters in the department;

Assist with the preparation and production of pitch and presentation materials, working directly with the Marketing Proposal Manager;

Working with the Marketing team, identify, evaluate and act on market-leading opportunities to profile individuals and practice strengths;

Help to identify information resources/platforms to facilitate information exchange within and across the practice groups, leveraging the intranet, practice meetings, etc.;
Working with the Managing Director and Practice Group Leaders, plan and facilitate / attend department and practice group meetings, record notes and follow-up items; circulate post-meeting summaries and expedite required follow-up;

Manage department and practice group budget processes;

Support other administrative functions as appropriate at the practice levels with direct and regular interface with other administrative support teams.

Qualifications:

Ability to establish credibility with the Firm’s lawyers, to bring an efficient mix of confidence, tact, patience and persistence;
Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to understand the Firm’s mission and business priorities, practice activities, and related market dynamics;

Proficient in using Excel, Word and PowerPoint;

Commitment to client service;

High levels of organization, communication and writing skills
Flexibility and resourcefulness;

Bachelor’ degree in business, marketing or related disciplines and/or combination of relevant experience preferred;
4-5 years of business experience, preferably in a legal or professional services/consulting environment;
Some travel may be required.

Interested candidates should can contact Bevette Davis.

Brown Rudnick LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer