Specialist, Practice Management

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth. Job Title Specialist, Practice Management Location New York Regular/Temporary Regular Job Description Summary We have an opening for a Specialist, Practice Management. The Specialist, Practice Management will support assigned practices, along with supporting the broader Transactional Practice Management Team with their practice groups. The Specialist, Practice Management will work alongside the designated Practice Chairs, Practice Management Team, and other business operations departments (i.e., Finance, Talent, Business Development, Practice Innovation, IT, Communications, etc.) to ensure operational efficiency, develop, drive, and execute on initiatives, provide and manage financial insights, support work allocation and staffing, client value initiatives, and otherwise support the practice’s business needs and operations. The Specialist, Practice Management 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 Specialist, Practice Management will report to the Associate Director of Practice Management, sitting within the Practice Innovation Department. Job Description In this capacity, the Specialist, Practice Management will: Collaborate with the Associate Director of Practice Management, other Practice Managers, PG 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 revenue, profitability, headcount, reputation, brand awareness, profile and competitive differentiation; Collaborate with Finance Department to analyze Practice Group financials and other key performance indicators to stay on top of all timekeeper hours, performance trends, and overall practice revenue, providing actionable insights towards the management of the Practice; Collaborate with Talent Department to manage a productive workforce where: work assignments are provided efficiently and equitably; opportunities are allocated in accordance with Practice Group and individual development goals; performance issues are identified early and addressed; and Practice Group size is adjusted to meet projected workflow demands; Collaborate with business operations departments to facilitate and coordinate lateral attorney onboarding efforts; Manage the daily executi