Practice Group Manager-Litigation
Job Description
Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For the health and safety of the workforce, CROWELL & MORING LLP IS REQUIRING THAT ALL PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES PRESENT PROOF THAT THEY ARE FULLY-VACCINATED AND—IF ELIGIBLE—BOOSTED AGAINST COVID-19, OR SEEK A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS OR MEDICAL REASONS, PRIOR TO THEIR FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT. PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE FULLY-VACCINATED BUT NOT YET ELIGIBLE FOR A BOOSTER SHOT WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A BOOSTER WITHIN ONE WEEK OF ELIGIBILITY AS A CONDITION OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. “Crowell & Moring LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Crowell & Moring LLP will engage in the interactive process with candidates who are unable to be vaccinated and/or boosted due to a sincerely held religious belief or medical reasons and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Crowell & Moring is able to offer.”
JOB SUMMARY
The Practice Group Manager is responsible for the daily execution of business needs and operations of the assigned practice groups with a strong emphasis on its strategy, work allocation, financial performance, and lawyer productivity and development. The Practice Manager will liaise with the Department Practice Director and Practice Group Leaders (“PGLs”) and will work with other firm legal and administrative teams to support the Department’s and practice groups’ goals associated with financial performance; pricing and project management; growth; talent development; diversity, equity and inclusion; human resources; technology and innovation; and other strategic areas of focus.
The incumbent will work closely with the Talent & Inclusion (“T&I”) team, and liaise with the business development professionals supporting the assigned practice groups to provide well-coordinated and strategically-aligned support.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
FINANCIAL AND PRACTICE REPORTING
PRICING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS PLANNING AND BUDGETING
RECRUITING, INTEGRATION AND PROMOTION
LAWYER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND STAFFING
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
EDUCATION
The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree. A J.D. or MBA is preferred.
EXPERIENCE
The position requires a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with a record of achievement and increasing responsibility.
Direct experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
Additional Information
Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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