Description
Responsibilities:
- Support the daily execution of business needs/operations of the assigned practice groups, including establishing a consistent framework for practice group meetings and communications, managing the practice operations budget and ensuring progress on key initiatives.
- The DPM will act as an advisor and liaison on behalf of their practice groups, and work collaboratively with peers across the firm’s administrative departments (e.g., Marketing, Finance, IT, Attorney Development, Recruiting) to manage initiatives and support business operations and goals of the practice groups.
- Support tracking and reporting of practice-specific data, including marketing and business development metrics, attorney and practice experience data, client and matter insights, and financial performance. Works with relevant departments to ensure access to meaningful data.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance practice group operations and infrastructure.
- Ensure practice groups have access to firm resources, technology, and administrative support.
- Oversee the use and accuracy of Foundation (experience management tool) for the practice groups, supporting attorney engagement and data collection.
- Collaborate with PGLs to develop and implement strategic plans for each practice group.
- Monitor progress on practice group initiatives, ensuring accountability and alignment with firm objectives.
- Provide practice-specific insights to Marketing on strategic initiatives, RFP and pitch responses, marketing collateral, events, and recognitions to ensure alignment of resources.
- Collaborate with Attorney Development to support succession planning, partnership pipeline and long-term talent development strategies within the practice groups.
- Partner with Finance to develop actionable reports on practice group performance, financial health, and efficiency.
- Analyze key financial data (e.g. hours, write-downs, collections) to identify significant patterns, outliers, or areas of concern. Summarize and highlight key takeaways for PGLs to ensure they have a clear understanding of trends and potential issues.
- Participate in formulation of Practice Group expense budgets and track expenditures.
Requirements
- College degree required; Master’s degree in Marketing or Business Administration or similar field, or JD preferred.
- 8+ years as a business professional in a law firm; prior experience as a practicing attorney is a plus.
- Strong understanding of law firm financials, operations, and business development processes.
- Demonstrated ability to use technology, database, presentation, spreadsheet, document management and other software applications.