# Senior Practice Management Specialist (Business Development/Marketing) at Law Firm
## Job Overview
**** is looking for a Senior Practice Management Specialist, Real Estate & Land Use to join our team in either Seattle, Portland, or Los Angeles office. The Senior Practice Management Specialist will work with the Practice Group Chair (PGC) and assigned practice leaders to support the profitable, effective operation of the practice group. This position will help the PGC develop and implement practice group objectives, while ensuring the efficient use of lawyer time on such activities.
## Responsibilities
* Act as a trusted advisor to the assigned practice group chair in shaping overall practice group and, where relevant, sub-group strategies
* Support the PGC in other functions identified by the PGC so as to enable the PGC to focus on those things most appropriate and worthy of the PGC’s time (including the PGC’s legal practice), while keeping the PGC’s overall time investment at a reasonable level
* Serve as primary liaison between practice group chairs/other practice leaders and staff departments to execute on practice group operating needs while reducing the amount of administrative time spent by practice leaders
* Together with the practice management team, advise on where to focus business development efforts, including performing research on industry trends, prospective clients and competitors’ marketing activities
* Lead firm-wide request for proposal responses that involve significant practice group participation, complex pricing, and multiple relationship partners
* Primarily support key client teams that are led by PGC or other key attorneys in assigned practice group
* Support would include not only business development and client development, but also operational support such as billing and internal communications
* Conduct needs interviews and service interviews with selected clients to track feedback, develop response plans, and ensure execution of action items received during the interviews
* In partnership with Marketing Communications group, develop, refine and promote the assigned practice group’s brands through traditional marketing activities as well as innovative new methods
* Partner with other practice managers to share best practices and cross-marketing and business development opportunities
* Find and negotiate sponsorships and manage client seminars and speaking opportunities for assigned practice groups
* Coach individual partners and associates on personalized business development plans
* Review and analyze financial data relating to the practice group. Work with the PGC and Accounting Department to customize the data presented to the practice group and to provide context, explanation and action items to the PGC
* Work with the PGC to set billing rates annually
* Work with the PGC to develop and monitor practice group budgets. Exercise judgment in handling unanticipated budget requests in order to reduce administrative time spent by PGC. Act as primary approver on budget-related requests for all attorneys in practice group
* In partnership with Senior Practice Manager, establish reports, milestones and suitable metrics for monitoring execution of strategic goals for client service levels and financial targets
* Partner with Professional Development to develop PG-specific training programs
* Liaise with Professional Development to manage the associate review and evaluation process so as to focus the time of PGCs and other partners on mentoring and coaching as opposed to administrative activities
* Liaise with the Recruiting Department to manage the law school and lateral recruiting process as it relates to the Practice Group so as to minimize the administrative burden on PGCs and other partners
* Lead efforts to logistically and culturally integrate lateral partner hires to the practice group within the firm
* Assist PGC and practice group leadership to drive content and agendas for practice group meetings, including monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings as assigned
* Perform other duties as assigned
## Requirements
*
* 5+ years as a business development professional in a professional services organization preferred; law firm experience or prior experience as a practicing attorney is a plus
* Demonstrated ability to develop professional working relationships and create a consultative, advisory-type level of trust with attorneys
* Demonstrated understanding of the business of law, including finance, sales and marketing, staffing models and industry trends
* Ability to work in a professional and collegial manner with attorneys, paralegals and staff
* Previous supervisory experience preferred
* Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously is required
* Strong writing skills and excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills are required
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate verbally and in writing in a professional, courteous manner with clients, firm members, and other business contacts are required
* Demonstrated ability to provide direction and guidance in business plan development efforts – at the individual, practice group and office levels
* Demonstrated ability to lead complex request for proposal responses is required
* Experience negotiating sponsorship contracts is required
* Demonstrated understanding of alternative fee arrangements in the service industry (understanding of law firm pricing models a plus) is required
* Demonstrated ability to coach and develop business development skills, both among staff and attorneys, is required
* Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Products required, . Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel; CRM technology a plus
* Ability to pay close attention to detail and be highly organized and accurate is required
* Ability to travel occasionally within the United States is required
## Salary and Benefits
The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $85,000 to $106,000 and in Los Angeles is
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee daily operation of the waterpark to ensure everyone’s safety and satisfaction with individual attention and...
Apply For This JobCompany Description At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make...
Apply For This JobAt Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.Since...
Apply For This JobEssential Job Functions: 1. Makes deliveries of pizza and others items to residential and commercial locations on assigned routes. 2. Inspects...
Apply For This JobAs a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community...
Apply For This JobJob Description Director of Disbursements Location Hybrid remote in New York, NY : Posting Summary: The Office of Disbursements at...
Apply For This Job