Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 12 of that last 15 years in the United States by The American Lawyer .

POSITION SUMMARY

Jenner & Block is looking to add a Practice Manager to our Practice Management Team.

The Practice Manager works with the Director of Practice Management to support the leaders of the Firm’s Practice Groups. The Practice Manager works alongside the designated Practice Group Chairs and other business operations departments (i.e., Finance, Talent, Business Development, IT, Communications, etc.) to drive profitable growth. As a trusted advisor and “chief of staff” to the Practice Group Chairs, the Practice Manager is a highly collaborative self-starter, with demonstrated experience, confidence, and professionalism in communicating with partners, management, and timekeepers at all levels of the organization.

The Practice Manager reports to the Director of Practice Management.

In this capacity, the Practice Manager will:

• Collaborate with the Director of Practice Management, Practice Group Chairs, partners, other business operations departments, and other stakeholders to facilitate the development and relentless execution of Practice Group strategic plans with clear and achievable goals focused on growth of revenue and demand, overall profitability of the Practice Group, and adequate utilization.
• Contribute to the Practice Group’s plans to build reputation, brand awareness, profile, and competitive differentiation.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to understand Practice Group financials and other key performance indicators and provide actionable insights towards the management of the Practice Group.
• Further collaborate with the Finance Department, as well as with the Practice Group Chairs, to address matter basics (late time entry, late billing, overdue accounts receivable, recurring write offs, or other profitability challenges)
• Collaborate with the Talent Department to ensure that performance issues, including low utilization, are identified early and addressed promptly.
• Help facilitate and coordinate lateral attorney onboarding efforts.
• Manage the daily execution of business needs of the assigned Practice Groups, including developing and managing the Practice Group’s revenue and expense budgets, establishing a consistent framework for Practice Group meetings and communications, and support for Firm initiatives.
• Collaborate regularly with colleagues in IT and across other administrative departments to continue to drive efficiencies, process improvement, and innovation throughout the Practice Groups and across the Firm; and
• Work closely with the Director of Practice Management to ensure existing reporting is accurate. Regularly consider enhancements to reporting; participate in manual compilation of reporting, where necessary, until automation occurs.

In addition, the Practice Manager will be expected to have:

• Strong business acumen and analytical skills; the ability to develop and successfully execute comprehensive project and operational plans from broadly stated objectives.
• Proven experience driving continuous improvement and innovation in business operations, technology, infrastructure, and practices in a complex professional services organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with lawyers and staff at all levels of the organization and to regularly handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Advanced understanding of business operations and proficiency in financial performance metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visio, as well as proficiency with financial reporting applications.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including ability to plan and facilitate at group and individual levels.
• Ability to handle a wide variety of responsibilities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to solve problems and provide solutions, take initiative, and work independently in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated confidence and competence in dealing with individuals in leadership positions; and
• Strong work ethic and desire to lead and achieve at a high standard of excellence.

Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree
• JD, CPA, or MBA
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience serving as a practicing lawyer or business professional in a professional services firm.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $130,000-$180,000 in Chicago. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

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