Practice Operations Manager

For the Denver Office of a Very Successful Regional Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• In conjunction with the COO, monitor and assist with implementation of strategic plans and tactics for the transactional practice groups;
• Create departmental budgets and monitor department financial performance;
• Monitor staff levels, utilization, billing rates, realization, WIP, accounts receivable, operating expenses and other financial benchmarks;
• Serve as primary department liaison for attorney and staff recruiting and onboarding;
• Partner with the professional development team on training initiatives specific to the applicable departments and/or practice groups;
• Evaluate and implement suggestions from attorneys and staff regarding process improvement, policies and procedures.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Project Management Professionals (PMPs) preferred;
• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or professional services setting;
• Exceptional project management skills;
• Strong business acumen and ability to develop trusted advisor relationships;
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as budgets, financial statements, outside counsel guidelines, ethics requirements, policies and procedure manuals;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.