Practice Group Manager (Complex Litigation)

Overview At MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story? Join MoFo as a PRACTICE GROUP MANAGER on our Practice Management team! This role can be based in Seattle, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles or San Diego. https://www.mofo.com/offices ABOUT THE ROLE Step into a pivotal role at the heart of our Complex Litigation group, where strategy meets execution and impact is felt firmwide. As a Practice Group Manager, you’ll partner with practice leaders and firm leadership to shape the direction, performance, and growth of one of our most dynamic practices. This is a high-visibility role that blends strategic planning, talent development, and operational excellence—ensuring the group runs seamlessly, aligns with firm priorities, and consistently delivers exceptional client service. If you’re energized by driving results, collaborating across functions, and elevating both people and performance, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful mark. Partner with practice group and firm leadership to set strategic priorities and drive initiatives that support the growth, performance, and market positioning of the Complex Litigation group Track, analyze, and report on key performance metrics—including productivity, revenue, and budget adherence—in collaboration with Finance Plan and facilitate practice group meetings, preparing agendas, materials, and actionable follow-ups to ensure alignment and progress Develop a deep understanding of partner practices to align resources, optimize support, and enhance overall effectiveness Lead and execute practice-specific projects, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver results Collaborate with Marketing & Business Development on pitches and RFP responses to strengthen client development efforts Partner with Learning & Development to design and implement training, onboarding, and mentorship programs that support attorney growth Serve as a central liaison across business functions (e.g., IT, HR, Finance) to ensure seamless operations and responsiveness to practice needs Monitor staffing, workflow, and productivity to proactively address capacity constraints, optimize resource allocation, and reduce operational friction for attorneys Support performance management, evaluations, and succession planning while ensuring compliance with firm policies and maintaining the highest standards of client service and confidentiality ABOUT YOU Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. or M.B.A. preferred Experience in Complex Litigation practice strongly preferred. Minimum 4 years’ experience in roles such as practicing lawyer, paralegal, or equivalent business professional positions required. Law firm experience strongly preferred Experience analyzing financial/operational data and translating into actionable insights Proven success leading complex projects and initiatives across multiple offices or teams Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strateg