Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (dwt) is hiring a Practice Management Specialist to provide strategic and operational support to our lawyers, directly contributing to revenue growth, enhanced efficiency, and the execution of practice group strategy.

What You'll Do

Support the Practice Manager in daily business operations and execution of practice group needs.
Handle tasks related to practice operations budget and establish structures for Practice Group meetings and communications.
Collaborate with firm departments like Information Governance, HR, Finance, and Marketing to support practice group operations.
Implement process improvements to elevate service levels to lawyers.
Maintain practice-specific resources for lawyer-led training programs.
Guide attorneys on the efficient use of technology, including AI, to improve service delivery.
Support the development and execution of Practice Group strategic plans focused on revenue, growth, and culture.
Build trusted relationships with attorneys by understanding their experience, capabilities, and strengths.
Assist with attorney integration tasks to ensure an unparalleled experience for new hires.
Support the development of training content for practice group attorneys.
Prepare financial and KPI reports.
Assist with tracking and maintaining Practice Group budgets and expenses.
Analyze monthly accounts receivable and collections efforts.
Provide support to Business Development and Marketing on strategic initiatives, RFPs, pitches, and marketing collateral.
Promote client and group initiatives, including client training programs and presentations.

What We're Looking For

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across all firm functions and with clients.
Demonstrated writing ability with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and composed manner.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
Ability to take ownership of projects.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently while also acting as part of a high-functioning team.

Nice to Have

2+ years of law firm or professional services organization experience, or equivalent internship and education.
Bachelor's Degree and demonstrated academic excellence.
CRM technology experience.

Technical Stack

MS Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
CRM technology

Team & Environment

You'll be part of the Practice Management Team, working closely with the Practice Manager, Practice Group Chairs, partners, and various business operations departments. You will report directly to the Practice Manager.

Benefits & Compensation

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
Health insurance with optional HSA
Long term disability
Telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services
Life insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Subsidized backup care and caregiving resources
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
11 paid holidays each year
Employee assistance program
Voluntary accident, life, disability, and long term care insurance
Pet insurance
Compensation varies by location: Washington: $78,000-$87,000; Los Angeles: $75,000-$85,000; New York City: $87,000-$100,000; Washington D.C.: $80,000-$82,000

Work Mode

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and is open to candidates in Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and New York.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons.