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This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
As the Practice Management Specialist, you will work with the Business Unit management team and Leaders of the practices, to implement and administer the policies, procedures and specific initiatives of the business unit. The major purpose and end result is to help ensure the smooth functioning of the Business Unit.
What You Will Do:
Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives for Legal Practice Areas (LPAs) and cross-functional taskforces, including managing operations, meeting coordination, tracking deliverables, and implementing recommendations
Build and maintain organizational and reporting tools used to track personnel, clients, matters, and other relevant practice area data
Collaborate with key administrative groups in the firm (Finance, IT, KM, Client Development, Talent Acquisition and Learning & Professional Development) to ensure the execution of priority initiatives in a timely and effective manner
Analyze practice performance data and prepare reports to inform strategic decision-making
Serve as the liaison between attorneys and business services departments to resolve operational issues
Assist with onboarding and integration of lateral attorneys
Support Legal Practice Area leaders in developing and implementing strategic plans
Facilitate taskforce collaboration to address specific business challenges and opportunities
Follow up on communications to gather input as appropriate
Help field and assist with general BU and practice area information requests from attorneys and staff and, as needed, routing requests to appropriate PM or Business Law Department personnel
Research and track relevant industry trends
Take the lead on certain projects as directed
Who You Are:
Bachelor's degree required
Experience in a law firm setting
Experience working independently is ideal
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize workload
Sophisticated computer skills, particularly with Excel, PowerPoint and HTML, as well as the ability to learn and keep current with various software packages
Ability to handle pressure, extended hours, if requested, and work on multiple projects and changing priorities
Superior interpersonal and communication skills, a professional demeanor and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel
Sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information
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Benefits and More
At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks
Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.
Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.
Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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