Practice Group Manager - London, United Kingdom - Ryder Reid Legal Ltd

Ryder Reid Legal Ltd

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client, a prestigious US law firm, are looking for Practice Group Manager to join their London office on a permanent basis.

Reporting into the Practice Group Director, this role will regularly work with business services functions such as Human Resourcesand Finance as well as other members of practice group administration.

Key duties include:
Practice Group Management and Administration

Assist Practice Group Director with the development and implementation of practice group strategic initiatives as well as daily operations
Develop relationships with partners, counsel, associates, and paralegals to foster trust and confidence in the function and role of manager
Identify and resolve issues that impact associate morale
Understand the needs of lawyers in the group and ensure that they have the resources necessary to get the job done by communicating with office managers, IT, and other departments
Provide a seamless quality service to fee earners and other professionals
Monitor hiring needs and liaise with the Human Resources or Legal Recruiting departments
Liaise with Human Resources in regard to joiners/transfers/leavers within the practice

Attorney/Paralegal Professional Development

Assist with staffing and workload management process for associates, counsel, and paralegals
Coordinate and administer the associate, counsel, and paralegal evaluation process
Schedule and prepare for group orientations, training programs, retreats, meetings, and special events
Liaise with the Talent department on retention and training programs

Partnership Matters

Coordinate partnership promotion process, including preparation of sponsorship memos and related material

Marketing and Client Development

Liaise with marketing personnel on matters relating to marketing and client development for the practice group

Financial Reporting

Assist with quarterly, monthly, weekly, and ad hoc reports
Analyse and monitor practice group financial performance
Monitor paralegal, associate, and counsel hours
Monitor monthly unbilled time and outstanding A/R, performing analysis and problem recognition and work with the Director and Finance to resolve any issues

- jurisdictional matters would also be preferred. You must have meticulousattention to detail and strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills. The ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment is essential, along with maturity, discretion and experience dealing with highly confidential information,and excellent communication and analytical skills.