Business Manager

This exempt position provides business support to the assigned Department Administrative Partner(s) of the Firm’s legal departments. The Business Manager will collaborate with accounting and other administrative departments, to support the achievement of the business objectives for the legal operations.

Essential Duties:

1. Takes primary role in developing and submitting the department’s revenue and expense budgets (including BD, CLE and Section) for the year and, once approved by the firm, takes a lead responsibility for monitoring operational results.

2. Makes recommendations for appropriate actions to improve department financial performance; based on review and analysis of financial data.
3. Takes a lead role in developing and maintaining quality reporting and analytics, to support department performance objectives, with a focus on client and matter profitability.
4. Assists with the structuring, evaluation, and monitoring of alternative fee arrangements, rate structures and project budgets.
5. Responsible for ensuring service excellence of the matter life cycle business process which includes business intake, monitoring client agreements, matter budgets, revenue cycle management, and matter closure.
6. Effectively facilitates the attorney and consulting compensation process for the relevant legal sections. This includes having a thorough understanding and the ability to communicate details of the compensation deals, along with support with managing any “Alternative Work Arrangements”.
7. Provides direct customer service support as assigned by Department Administrative Partner(s) and manager.

Other Duties:

Other related duties as needed or assigned.

Reporting Relationship:

The Business Manager reports to the Director of Pricing and Practice Management and is assigned to directly support one or more Department Administrative Partner(s). This position works closely with the Manager of Finance, CFO, and various partners in leadership positions, and at times may serve in leadership roles in cross departmental project teams.

Subordinate staff: none.

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Experience-

The Business Manager must have proficient knowledge in business processes, financial systems and databases. The Business Manager should also have a solid understanding of the business functions within the professional services organization model. It is strongly preferred that the Business Manager possess at least two years of legal industry experience.

Skills-

The Business Manager must have exceptional oral and written communication skills, as well as strong skills in specific tools the firm uses such as MS Excel, Outlook and Word. In addition, strong skills with specialty tools within finance such as Power BI and SQL. The Business Manager should have the ability to effectively communicate and relate well with all levels of the organization.

Education-

This position requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance or accounting.

Physical Demands-

Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc. Remains stationary at least 85% of the time. This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.) on a regular basis. Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff. This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.

Working Conditions-

Office Environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• SQL: 3 years (Preferred)
• Power BI: 3 years (Preferred)
• Business management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location