Description
A leading global law firm is seeking a Practice Manager to join the team in support of their Investigations and White Collar practice in Washington, D.C.
Who You Are
- You have 4+ years of relevant law firm experience (Practice Manager, lawyer, or paralegal)
- Bachelor’s degree required; JD or MBA preferred
- Experience supporting Investigations, White Collar, or regulatory practices preferred
- Strong financial and operational judgment
- Comfortable partnering with senior attorneys and firm leadership
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
What You’ll Do
- Drive business operations for a prominent Investigations and White Collar practice
- Convert leadership priorities into actionable plans tied to revenue, profitability, and growth
- Monitor financial performance, utilization, and key metrics to inform decisions
- Oversee staffing alignment and workload balance across the team
- Coordinate with finance, talent, business development, innovation, and IT to advance practice goals
- Support lateral onboarding and integration
- Manage budgeting, reporting rhythms, and core operational processes
- Strengthen client engagement by partnering with legal operations stakeholders
- Prepare practice leadership for meetings and strategic planning sessions
What Success Looks Like
- Strategic initiatives move from concept to execution with measurable results
- Financial insights drive proactive decision-making
- Staffing is balanced and responsive to demand
- Operations run smoothly with clear accountability
- Leadership is equipped with structure, data, and execution support
Salary Range: $145,000 – 215,000 annually, based on experience
Location: Washington, D.C. – Hybrid
Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
