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Position: Practice Group Business Manager - Litigation Location: Denver, CO Job Id: 1409-SR-DEN

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Practice Group Business Manager - Litigation

Denver or Phoenix

Lewis Roca is a top ranked Am Law 200 commercial law firm and one of the largest in the Western United States. We are seeking a Practice Group Business Manager - Litigation to join our team!

Summary:

The Practice Group Business Manager (the "PGBM") is a full-time, exempt position that is responsible for assisting in management of the business and administration of a practice group to drive strategic and profitable growth for the Firm. This position will provide well-coordinated operational support with a strong emphasis on goals, work allocation, financial performance, attorney recruiting and management, and lawyer productivity and development. The PGBM will engage in analysis and practices and deploy applicable tools to evaluate and increase the revenue, control expenses, improve profitability and improve efficiencies of the practice group. This PGBM is also responsible for supporting the Practice Group Leader in implementing Firm-wide strategic initiatives at the practice group level. This position must maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters while exercising sound judgment at all times.

About Lewis Roca:

Our award winning team of lawyers offer extensive experience in a wide range of disciplines. We strive to be the employer of choice in the legal community. Our goal is to attract talent of varied backgrounds who meet our standards of excellence and reflect the marketplace that we serve. We embrace this diversity; it contributes to our success.

A set of core principles guide our work with our clients and with each other. Together, we call this Experience Amplified. It is a client-centered operational approach that helps define a culture of service excellence. It contributes to our highly collaborative group of business professionals, led by a dedicated and passionate C-Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The scope of responsibility encompasses a wide range of duties, including, but not limited to:

Communication Establish and maintain clear, positive, and consistent lines of communication with the Practice Group Leader, Managing Partner, Chief Operating Officer, and other Firm staff. Monitor and support the morale and engagement of attorneys in the practice group, developing programs and ensuring access to information, resources, and leadership. Regularly visit with practice group members, including those located in other offices, to ensure clear and consistent communication and coordination across offices. Ensure that all attorneys in the practice group are integrated across geographic locations. Schedule and prepare agendas for practice group meetings and other practice group gatherings and communications, as needed.

Financial and Practice Reporting Develop and monitor financial reports for the practice group. Collaborate with Accounting to make refinements and streamline monthly reporting. Review weekly billable hours and monthly financial reports and identify trends/developments that require attention and action. Monitor financial and other performance metrics of the practice group, including revenue, utilization, realization, and productivity. Advise on steps to improve and achieve identified financial objectives and work with other Firm staff on issues of matter pricing and leverage.

Strategic and Business Planning Support implementation efforts through monitoring and reporting on the progress of firmwide strategic projects and initiatives in partnership with the Practice Group Leader. Support the Practice Group Leader in defining and implementing appropriate strategies to manage and support the profitable growth of the practice group. Evaluate and implement improvements to the practice group's structure. Develop improvements to be more efficient by leveraging resources across offices, departments, and practices. Work with Marketing, Accounting, Professional Development, and other internal Firm resources to prepare and update a business plan for the practice group as well as for individual attorneys. Evaluate and keep track of all practice group and individual attorney business plans. Monitor the progress of the practice group business plan. Interface and coordinate with Marketing on other business development and public relations matters. Liaise with the IT team where appropriate on innovation and client value initiatives for the practices. Work with Firm staff on the planning and implementing various practice group and firmwide events such as meetings, retreats, and special programs.

Attorney Staffing, Development and Workload Management Participate in recruiting new associates and lateral attorneys and advise the Practice Group Leader, the Chief Talent Officer, and Managing Partner on hiring recommendations and future timekeeper needs. Work with the Attorney Talent team to ensure the integration and smooth transition of laterals into the practice group. Monitor attorney utilization and work assignments, business development, and other professional opportunities to ensure that they are equitably