Practice Manager; Chicago

Reporting to:
Chief Practice Management Officer Job Summary

The Practice Manager will operate as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to Department Chairs and Deputy Chairs, driving the execution of strategic initiatives, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring alignment across key business functions including Accounting, Legal Talent Management, Marketing and Business Development, IT, and People Operations.

• Support key Firm and Department initiatives, such as leverage, productivity, and succession planning
• Set and drive strategic goals for assigned Departments and facilitate execution plans
• Analyze financial, productivity, and utilization data to provide actionable insights that inform decision‑making
• Manage attorney staffing, onboarding, and development in collaboration with the Legal Talent Management team
• Drive practice performance by leading work assignment allocation, translating client expectations into clear quality standards, and delivering high‑caliber client service
• Collaborate with Firm and Department leadership on annual budgets, forecasts, targets and manage performance against goals
• Support and participate in the selection, recruitment, and integration of partners, associates, and other professionals in assigned Departments
• Oversee the collection, organization, management, and sharing of legal work product and knowledge management to facilitate innovation and use of AI resources
• Review and approve Department‑related expense requests in alignment with Firm policies and budgetary guidelines
• Participate in client/matter intake process to ensure new matters are properly vetted, assessed for strategic fit, and coded for tracking purposes
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with Administrative Departments to improve processes, drive innovation, and ensure operational excellence

• 3-5 years of experience in a practice management role within an Am Law 200 law firm
• Project management and/or process improvement qualifications preferred
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization
• Ability to analyze and present data, drawing accurate conclusions and making appropriate recommendations as needed
• Motivation to learn and ability to adapt to change

The statements contained in these position descriptions are not necessarily all inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position. In accepting a position, it is understood that continued employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. A satisfactory background check is the absence of a criminal record which bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant/employee’s suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.

Loeb & Loeb is an Equal Opportunity Employer.