Attorney in Chicago, IL

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Chicago, IL

Attorney in Chicago, IL

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

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Practice Manager for Real Estate Department at Katten Law Firm in Chicago

Katten Law Firm, a prestigious full-service law firm, is seeking a Practice Manager to support the Real Estate Department and other practice groups under the Director’s oversight. This position offers the opportunity to work with a team of over 700 attorneys in multiple locations across the United States and internationally. As a trusted advisor to the department and practice group leaders, the Practice Manager will play a critical role in driving the strategic and profitable growth of the firm.

Responsibilities:

- Provide targeted, strategic support to National and Local Department Heads and Practice Group Leaders in executing department and practice group initiatives.
- Collaborate with various functional teams, including Attorney Development, Attorney Recruiting, Marketing and Business Development, Finance, and Information Technology, on firm-wide projects and initiatives.
- Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.
- Implement firm-wide strategic projects and initiatives at the department and practice group levels.
- Manage general daily administration and business operations of the department, including facilitating implementation of strategic business planning action items.
- Liaise with key functional and operational teams on behalf of the legal department.
- Oversee content development for practice group intranet sites and perform regular audits to ensure attorneys have appropriate support.
- Facilitate the annual business planning process for practice groups and collaborate with department and firm leadership to develop business strategies.
- Review and analyze department financial performance and collaborate with Finance team members to respond to attorney requests for financial information.
- Partner with various functional teams on related projects and initiatives, including Lateral Attorney Onboarding.
- Act as a decision-maker and contributor on all levels within scope of the position’s responsibilities.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree required; . or . preferred.
- Minimum of five years relevant experience in a law firm.
- Client service experience a plus.
- Computer proficiency with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
- Highly motivated with a strategic focus and understanding of current legal market trends and innovations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment.
- Dependable team player with high energy, creativity, and vision.
- Management experience, including coaching, mentoring, and delegation skills.
- Excellent analytical and technical skills.

Location:

This position may be located in our Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington . office. Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing for both on-site and remote work (KattenFlex).

Salary and Benefits:

Katten offers an outstanding benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy, and long-term and short-term disability policies.

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