Sr Coordinator, Practice Management
- New York City, NY
- $70,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Locations: New York, NY
Duration: Fulltime
Rate - $ 70000.00 USD - 90000.00 USDSummary
Our client, an Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Practice Management to provide operational support for one or more practice groups. This role works closely with Practice Managers, Practice Group Leaders, and attorneys, playing a critical part in facilitating workflow, improving processes, supporting talent development, and enabling business operations. The ideal candidate is resourceful, highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong communication and project management skills.The Senior Coordinator will report to the Director of Practice Management and will work closely with the Senior Practice Manager to:
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of assigned practice groups, including scheduling meetings, tracking initiatives, preparing reports, and maintaining onboarding materials.
- Build and maintain organizational systems to track projects and practice group priorities, ensuring timely and effective execution in collaboration with key administrative teams.
- Support oversight of timekeepers, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and conducting regular check-ins with junior timekeepers.
- Monitor and report on utilization, realization, billable hours, and staffing levels; draft financial and operational reports for practice leadership.
- Provide timekeeper insights and support resource allocation initiatives.
- Manage logistics for practice group meetings and events, including scheduling, planning, and communications.
- Partner with administrative teams to advance associate development, identify training opportunities, and report development concerns.
- Maintain practice management calendars, prepare materials for annual business processes, and support firm initiatives and stewardship efforts.
- Respond to general departmental requests from attorneys and staff.
- Exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
- Apply a project management mindset with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, while engaging with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace continuous learning, feedback, and new technology.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of law firm or professional services experience.
- 2+ years of project coordination or project management experience, including use of project management tools and familiarity with the project lifecycle.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.