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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Practice Management and receiving direction from the Practice Group Leader, the Practice Manager is responsible for the daily execution of business and operational needs of the practice group with a strong emphasis on strategy, work allocation and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Practice Group Leader (PGL) and respective practice group members.
• Assist in coordinating and planning practice group meetings, retreats and other group meetings. Maintain meeting notes, follow-up on specific action items and/or coordinate deliverables involving other firm personnel.
• Other miscellaneous projects as assigned from the Director of Practice Management or Practice Group Leader.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Assist PGL with the development and execution of the group’s strategic plan while coordinating with the Firm’s Director of Practice Management to ensure plan alignment with the Firm-wide strategic plan.
• Work with Practice Group members in the development of their individual attorney development plans. Establish processes and procedures to monitor the execution of the individual plans.
• Work closely with members of the Firm’s Marketing and Business Development department to execute elements of the practice group and attorney development plans.

Department Management:

• Review monthly and quarterly utilization reports and work directly with PGL to address concerns with workload allocation.
• Review monthly and quarterly financial material to identify issues and provide guidance with alternative fee and other pricing arrangements.
• Work with PGL and Business Development manager to develop budgetary needs and monitor expenditures in areas of business development, trade and industry group involvement and events planning.
• Work with practice group members to identify areas of technology, administrative support or internal processes that are in need of improvement.
• Communicate identified areas of concern to internal management; and monitor and assist execution of their resolve.

Integration and Transition:

• Assist PGL with integration of attorneys into practice group, with emphasis on new associates and laterals.
• For retiring or terminated attorneys, work with group members and other firm personnel to ensure smooth transition of client work and the proper handling of administrative tasks.

Professional Development and Training:

• Work with PGL and other group members to maintain expertise information and provide recommendations for upcoming CLE and other professional training opportunities.
• Work with Firm resources and PGL to coordinate customized training based on specific practice group needs for internal technology implementations and upgrades.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• 3-5 Years of law firm or professional services management experience.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in the office due to necessity of face-to-face interactions.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Strong client service focus and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Various physical activity may be required.

Why Join Bradley?

We offer more than just a job — we provide a place to build your career. Bradley offers:

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.

Bradley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected status.