This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11599808 Saul Ewing is seekinga Manager of Practice Management to support its Litigation group. Thisposition reports directly to the Director of Practice Management andoversees our Practice Management Coordinator Litigation. The role isresponsible for the operational management of several of our litigationpractice and industry groups. The role works directly with attorneypractice group leaders of assigned groups in the daily management of thegroups business operations with a focus on helping manage the financialhealth, internal organization, operational functioning and morale ofsuch groups.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Strategic Management

　　Work with group leaders and functional counterparts to help drive groupannual business planning, establish business objectives and manageimplementation of goals throughout the year.

　　Advise group leadership on potential strategies to meet businessobjectives.

　　Work collaboratively and effectively with all operational departments,e.g., Talent, Finance/Pricing, IT, Marketing, and Knowledge Managementto achieve goals.

　　Collaborate with Practice Management Director to ensure group strategiesalign with and further department and firm strategic objectives.

　　Meeting and Communication Management

　　Run regular leadership calls for each group to discuss/address groupperformance and prepare leaders to drive reoccurring group-widemeetings.

　　Prepare meaningful, actionable agendas for reoccurring group meetings,confirm speakers and support day-of meeting management.

　　Contribute operational updates and help leaders facilitatediscussion/engagement in group meetings.

　　Ensure meetings help further overall group objectives.

　　Work with leaders to develop and disseminate internal communications togroup members.

　　Work with leaders to plan and participate in all internal department andpractice group retreats/events.

　　Operational and Financial Management

　　General Financial Management

　　Work with leaders to develop and manage annual operating expense budgetsand prepare monthly analysis of spending versus budget.

　　Analyze financial reports in accordance with group KPIs and work withleadership to address productivity, revenue and expense issues.

　　Assist with the year-end compensation process, including compiling andupdating necessary reports for department leadership and coordinatingwith Professional Development and Marketing on necessary materials.

　　Attorney Utilization, Workflow, Integration and Development

　　Analyze staffing and utilization of associates, counsel and paralegalsand work with leadership and Professional Development to identify andevaluate strategic hiring needs.

　　Collaborate with attorney workflow coordinators and ProfessionalDevelopment to monitor workflow and assignments for associates, counseland paralegals within the department; help foster cross-office staffingwhen appropriate.

　　Work with members of the Professional Development team and group leadersto develop and execute on substantive training needs and professionaldevelopment programs specific to department/practice group needs.

　　In coordination with Professional Development, assist with lateralintegration and attorney departures, ensuring seamless processes anddata capture related to onboarding and offboarding.

　　Processes and Systems

　　Work with group leaders and relevant functional leads on processimprovement, system/resource adoption, data collection/management toensure operational efficiency and aid business decision-making.

　　Work with leadership to improve upon and communicate processes relatedto group cost containment, expense approvals, and budgeting.

　　Collaborate with the Director of Practice Management to ensure processesand approaches are aligned across groups.

　　Work with att rneys to ensure access to all available tools andresources (such as knowledge libraries, form repositories, enhancedresearch tools, etc.).

　　Data Management

　　Collect and maintain designated information/data from group members, asrequested by leadership, to help with decision-making and groupmanagement.

　　Audit incoming Client Matter Intake data and correct coding issues on asystematic basis; identify reoccurring problems and work with KnowledgeManagement and Marketing to provide training/solutions.

　　Knowledge and Skills Required

　　Be comfortable working with people of all levels within the Firm andmanaging other professionals and staff.

　　Must have exceptional customer services skills, critical thinking andstrong judgment and decision-making skills.

　　Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

　　Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

　　Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

　　Educational and Experience Requirements

　　Bachelors degree

　　Minimum of 5 years of experience in litigation practice management at alaw firm close to Saul Ewings size

　　Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

　　Manager experience preferred

　　Physical Demands of Position

　　Work is performed in a professional office environment and requires thefollowing during the work day:

　　Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time(working at a computer)

　　Repetit