Who We Are:

Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:

We are seeking a Practice Manager to join our legal operations team. Reporting to the Director of Attorney Development & Practice Management, the Practice Manager will be responsible for the daily execution of business needs and the operations of the firm's intellectual property division and departments.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Business, Administrative and Operational Support

Facilitate division and department efforts to ensure operational effectiveness, profit maximization and innovation in service delivery, matter management and pricing.
Assist in the annual development of division and department financial models and support division and department chairs in the monitoring of division and department financial performance against budget.
Collaborate with assigned finance and pricing professionals to facilitate each department's profitable growth in revenue; engage in value proposition and pricing strategy development with pricing colleagues.
Collaborate with assigned marketing professionals to expand each department's client base, including through budgeting, data gathering, pitches, and RFPs.

Strategic Planning

Facilitate the strategic planning process for the division and departments as directed by the division and department chairs.
Monitor plan execution and regularly report on progress against plan to the division and department chairs.
Work with assigned marketing and business development professionals on the marketing and business development component of department business plans to ensure that initiatives align with each department's strategy.
Manage division and department level projects, as assigned, to help support the division and department plans.

Efficiency, Legal Project Management, Knowledge Management and Technology

Lead efforts to identify client and practice needs, pain points and challenges that could be addressed with legal project management, process improvement, knowledge management tools and/or technology.
Support the firm's data strategy, including tracking matter profile data, monitoring usage of practice content and resources, and capturing experience data.
Understand the firm's available resources and technology and develop better workflows and processes to drive teams and tasks to the "right" resources (whether people, process, or technology).
Monitor developments in legal technology applicable to the assigned division and departments; assist with evaluation and selection of new technologies and practice workflows, working closely with our IT and Research & Knowledge Management teams throughout the process; assist with the implementation, training, roll-out and adoption phases of new practice technologies.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Skilled Multi-Tasker: Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong Service Orientation: Maintains a customer-focused approach and delivers exceptional service.
Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships within the organization.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to assess and address complex issues.
Project Management: Experience in managing projects efficiently with a solid track record of success.
Prioritization and Organization: Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and stay organized.
Experience: At least five years of relevant experience in a professional services environment.
Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, or other professional qualifications) preferred.
Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Project Management Tools: Experience with tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Planner, and Microsoft Lists is a plus.
Docketing Software: Familiarity with docketing software like CPI is advantageous.

Applying For This Position:

Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com.

Our firm offers highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment with the opportunity to work remotely in a hybrid environment.

About Fredrikson:

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Fredrikson & Byron. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. The firm's 375+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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