Practice and Industry Group Specialist

Practice and Industry Group Specialist

Requirements

• Proven experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in managing budgets, processing invoices, and handling financial aspects of projects.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex projects and challenges.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in team or independently.
• Displays excellent prioritization, record keeping and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, MS Word and Outlook).
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take on additional duties and special projects as needed.
• At least three years of administrative experience in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to Practice Group Leaders (PGLs) and Industry Group Leaders (IGLs), including scheduling group meetings, events, and programs.
• Create supporting materials such as PowerPoint presentations and internal communications.
• Collaborate with Business Development Managers (BDMs) and Knowledge Management Attorneys (KMAs) to develop meeting agendas.
• Work with the Professional Development Team (PD) to develop and schedule practice and industry group training.
• Occasionally present firmwide professional development programs.
• Assist with onboarding new team members into practice and industry groups.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage and coordinate various projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
• Consult with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project progress.
• Participate in pilot programs for strategic firm initiatives, providing timely and comprehensive feedback.
• Maintain and enhance PG and IG pages on the firm’s intranet.
• Participate in the creation and execution of practice and industry group strategic plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between PGLs, KMAs, and other business services departments.
• Facilitate collaboration on practice and industry group related tech/innovation efforts, including project implementation and rollout.
• Assist in collecting PG, IG, and individual attorney experience for pitches and proposals.
• Maintain PG and IG membership and distribution lists.
• Manage the processing of invoices and other PG and IG related expenses.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

• Law firm experience preferred.