Practice Director

Job Description:Perkins Coie is seeking a qualified, dynamic individual to take on the role of Practice Director, responsible for the effective oversight and management of the operational, strategic, and financial functions of the assigned department. The Practice Director will oversee the practice managers who support the department to ensure well-coordinated operational support for the business practice and provide strategic consulting to assist practice group leaders in managing the business practice.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThese essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.Operational Management : Identify and develop processes and reporting structures to attain the assigned practice group's critical missions and goals. Compile, analyze, and present operational information that will promote effective action and coordination. Lead in creating agendas and analytics for reports to management, practice meetings, firm retreats, and other events as needed.Operational Efficiency & Improvement : Provide oversight and guidance to practice managers on the development of operational plans and process improvements. Analyze monthly financial reports; identify needs and propose solutions. Develop information to help improve profitability and operational efficiency on a national scale.Strategic & Business Planning : Act on behalf of the practice group leaders to ensure business operations run smoothly with minimal chair involvement. Facilitate and conduct regular group meetings. Work with chairs to develop business plans in alignment with the firm's strategic plan and manage and execute on goals.Other Responsibilities : Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time, formally or informally, orally or in writing, at the discretion of firm management. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of working from home three days per week and two days per week in the office.SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIREDThorough understanding of firm resources; techniques for compiling, analyzing, and presenting operational information, practice efficiency metrics, financial forecasts, and profitability models.Strong administrative, management, and leadership capabilities.Ability to rapidly analyze issues, anticipate consequences, make decisions, and take action.Provide visionary and strategic operational leadership.Extensive knowledge and expertise in all basic business functions of a law firm.Ability to communicate complex information and ideas effectively to all levels of personnel.Manage and direct a staff of any size.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEQualified candidates must have a business degree with a minimum of 10 years of successful experience in business administration or management, preferably with a large, multi-office law firm. Candidates with an MBA or JD are preferred.At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals dedicated to providing value and superior service. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect.This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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