Litigation Practice Manager
5 days ago
Atlanta
Job DescriptionJob Summary LHH is currently recruiting for a law firm in the Greater Atlanta market. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a well recognized, top-tier legal organization known for its innovation, collaborative culture, and commitment to professional growth. Professionals within this organization benefit from a collegial culture, a healthy and engaged work environment, and access to robust training and career-development opportunities. The firm embraces a people-focused approach that encourages collaboration, creativity, and initiative, supporting attorneys and staff with structures designed for long-term success and advancement. As the Litigation Senior Practice Manager, the candidate will serve as a strategic partner to senior practice leaders, influencing the direction of one of the organization's most dynamic and high-impact practice groups. This is a high-visibility, high-opportunity role designed for someone who enjoys building systems, driving operational excellence, and supporting legal teams through effective practice management. Key Responsibilities • Partner with Litigation Practice Group Leaders to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with practice and organizational goals., • Prepare, distribute, and present meeting materials, agendas, performance reports, and strategic updates., • Manage scheduling and coordination of practice group meetings, retreats, planning sessions, and team events., • Oversee work allocation, resource management, productivity tracking, and associate workflow planning., • Conduct assessments of group-wide talent, expertise distribution, leverage ratios, and headcount needs., • Analyze and present both scheduled and ad hoc performance metrics, including utilization and timekeeper trends., • Conduct regular workflow and professional development check-ins with associates., • Partner with recruiting, professional development, and leadership teams on hiring, onboarding, evaluations, integration, and coaching., • Support partner-led training initiatives and develop practice-specific learning programs., • Lead Knowledge Management projects within the Litigation practice., • Collaborate with finance on annual budget planning and monitoring., • Act as liaison between practice leadership and firmwide business services., • Serve as project manager for practice group initiatives, efficiencies, and innovation efforts.Requirements, • A Bachelor's Degree is required, • A MBA or JD is preferred, • A minimum of 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role in legal, financial, or personnel management, • Prior experience working with Litigation practices, • Ability to travel as required, • Strong understanding of law firm economics, competitive trends, and operational best practices, • Financial and analytical skillset, including utilization, profitability, rate analysis, and budgeting, • Ability to interpret, summarize, and present complex quantitative information, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteBenefits: Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. RE: OALPM Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $125,000.00 per hour Search managed by: Clay Butler Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.