THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO THE OFFICE IN BOSTON, MA, IN PERSON 3 DAYS PER WEEK.
Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid – 2 remote days/week
Salary Range: $155K-$200K
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5
Required: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in a large law firm, including experience in practice management, professional development, and/or human resources
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
About the Opportunity
A leading Boston law firm is seeking a Practice Manager to support the strategic, operational, and talent management needs of its Corporate practice. This role partners with attorneys and administrative leadership to improve workflows, oversee performance and professional development initiatives, analyze business metrics, and support section-wide goals. The ideal candidate brings strong law firm practice management, analytical, and leadership skills, along with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. preferred
- 5+ years of experience in a large law firm, including experience in practice management, professional development, and/or human resources
- Strong analytical, project management, organizational, and leadership skills
- Experience analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data
- Knowledge of law firm economics, employee relations, performance management, and separations
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities
- Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while building trust with attorneys and professional staff
Key Responsibilities
- Practice Management: Oversee attorney work allocation, monitor utilization metrics, and improve workflows and standard operating procedures.
- Professional Development: Coordinate attorney training, mentoring, performance reviews, career development plans, and external learning opportunities.
- Recruiting and HR: Assess hiring needs, support attorney recruiting and onboarding, coordinate leave transitions, and assist with departures.
- Business Intelligence: Partner with Finance and other teams to analyze staffing, financial, and knowledge management data and recommend improvements.
- Team Leadership: Coach and mentor practice coordinators and specialists while collaborating with practice management colleagues to improve processes.
- Section Administration: Manage budgets, coordinate meetings and events, support communications, and help implement operational initiatives and strategic plans.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison between section leadership, attorneys, and administrative departments to advance business objectives.
Apply Today
Ready to take the next step in your legal management career? Apply today to lead strategic initiatives, strengthen attorney development, and improve operations at a respected law firm.
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
