Practice Manager

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Practice Manager at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, facilitating practice operations and strategic initiatives. Responsible for operational efficiency and managing a team within a top U.S.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeSeattle • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,000 - $147,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the daily execution of business needs / operations of the Practice Group
Develop and manage the practice operations budget
Establish a consistent framework for Practice Group meetings and communications
Support Firm processes and follow-up on initiatives/action items
Serve as main point of contact and primary person responsible for all operations related to the practice group
Drive efficiencies and process improvements and introduce innovative approaches to improve the overall operation of the practice group and infrastructure
Maintain practice-specific resources that pertain to lawyer-led trainings
Build a strategic vision for the practice group, industry teams, and/or investment area
Collaborate with PG Chairs, partners and other business operations departments to facilitate the development and execution of Practice Group strategic plans
Support the firm’s strategic value that 'People Matter' by building trust and credibility with partners, counsel, associates, and direct reports
Track the group’s talent pipeline and ensure forward progress on succession plans, mentorship
Provide operational and strategic support client teams for the firm’s top and fastest growing clients
Manage and supervise specialists and senior specialists to assure they are executing on practice group strategy and departmental strategic plan while providing excellent client service
Analyze and report on Practice Group financials and other key performance indicators
Provide strategic guidance and PG specific information and customization as needed to Business Development and Marketing department on strategic initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years as a business professional in a professional services organization preferred; law firm experience or prior experience as a practicing attorney is a plus
College degree required; Master’s degree in Marketing or Business Administration or similar field, or JD preferred
Demonstrated ability to develop professional working relationships and create a consultative, advisory-type level of trust with attorneys
Demonstrated understanding of the business of law, including finance, sales and marketing, staffing models and industry trends
Ability to work in a professional and collegial manner with attorneys, paralegals and staff
Previous supervisory experience is required
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously is required
Strong writing skills and excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills are required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate verbally and in writing in a professional, courteous manner with clients, firm members, and other business contacts are required
Demonstrated ability to provide direction and guidance in business plan development efforts – at the individual, practice group and office levels
Demonstrated understanding of alternative fee arrangements in the service industry (understanding of law firm pricing models a plus) is required
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Products required, i.e. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel; CRM technology a plus
Ability to pay close attention to detail and be highly organized and accurate is required
Ability to travel occasionally within the United States is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementfinancial analysisproject managementbusiness plan developmentprocess improvementstrategic planninglaw firm pricing modelsalternative fee arrangementsclient servicesupervisory experience

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillswriting skillsorganizational skillstrust buildingcollaborationconsultative skillsattention to detailability to handle multiple projectsprofessionalism

Certifications

Master’s degree in MarketingMaster’s degree in Business AdministrationJD