Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Looking for Practice Management Specialist Finance at New York, NY 10020, United States Full Time

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Practice Management Specialist – Finance to join our team in the New York office.
As a member of the practice management team, this position will support the practice managers, and the practice groups on initiatives that enhance business and strategic operations. The Practice Management Specialist is curious, enthusiastic, kind, reliable, authentic, entrepreneurial, humble, innovative and supportive. The Practice Management Specialistxe2x80x99s work ethic is suited for both service and team and has the adaptability and willingness to work together with different personalities in order to move practice group initiatives forward in an efficient way. The Practice Management Specialist will have the drive to figure things out and get it done.
At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.
On a typical day you will:

• Provide support to practice managers on preparation of communications related to winning new work that will enhance the groupsxe2x80x99 profile and reputation
• Lead the collection, storage, maintenance and distribution of lawyersxe2x80x99 experience. Work with the practice managers to develop an effective system for each practice group that minimizes the administrative burden on lawyers
• Conduct research in support of new business opportunities as identified by attorneys or practice managers
• Coordinate the negotiation and management of sponsorships including payment, marketing and attendance at sponsorship events
• Coordinate seminars, webinars and events for assigned practice groups. Support the practice managers on major events and liaison to the event planning team
• Attend practice group meetings, assist with financial report development, and provide marketing support and general practice group operational support
• Work with the marketing and communications team to create, update and organize marketing collateral and related records as well as practice groupxe2x80x99s blogs and social media platforms as necessary
• Track and monitor practice group budgets under the direction of the practice manager. Process budget requests
• Assist with additional projects as necessary
• Travel to other offices required (approximately 25%)

Join us if you have:

• 2+ years of law firm or professional services marketing is desired, or equivalent internship and education
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across all firm functions as well as with clients and other business contacts
• Demonstrated writing ability and excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills are required
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and composed manner
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Products required, i.e. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel; CRM technology a plus
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, ability to take ownership of projects, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also acting as part of a high-functioning team
• College degree and demonstrated academic excellence is strongly preferred

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 10 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each clientxe2x80x99s and each lawyerxe2x80x99s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Whatxe2x80x99s in it For You?

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• 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

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.
The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $80,000 – $91,000 ($43.96 – $50 hourly). Salary is based off a 35-hour work week Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with ten offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each clientxe2x80x99s and each lawyerxe2x80x99s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremainexe2x80x94central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individualsxe2x80x94including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal professionxe2x80x94can have, and can see, a path to success. In order to support this vision, we request that you voluntarily provide the following demographic data for your candidate. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWTxe2x80x99s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.
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. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email [email protected].
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