Intellectual Property Practice Group Manager

Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking a Intellectual Property Practice Group Manager to join its Charlotte, NC office. The Practice Group Manager plays a critical role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Intellectual Property practice group and its sub-teams, as well as driving the development and implementation of strategic initiatives in collaboration with the practice group and firm leadership. This role requires strong communication, leadership, and emotional intelligence skills, along with an understanding of law practice, ideally with respect to intellectual property and the practice of IP attorneys within a law firm setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Collaborate with the practice team and practice group leadership to develop strategic business goals, objectives, and tactics aligned with firm strategy.
• Lead by influence to facilitate consensus-building and support key decision-making by leadership.
• Develop agendas and facilitate follow-up for regular partner and group meetings.
• Work closely with peers across business support departments to manage initiatives and support business strategies as determined by practice groups.

Talent Management and Development:

• Partner with professional development and diversity departments to support attorney development and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Support the firm's free market system by helping lawyers identify appropriate staffing for matters and opportunities for new work.
• Manage talent across the group, including assessments of recruiting and senior talent pipelines, performance improvement plans, and coordination with attorney review teams.

Education and Training:

• Develop practice-specific educational training and CLE programming in collaboration with the professional development team.
• Facilitate associate coaching on strategies for success and individual career development plans.
• Assist in the administration of the mentor program, including assigning mentors to new attorneys and soliciting feedback for program improvement.

Business Development and Marketing Support:

• Collaborate with marketing, business development, and communications teams to support the firm's marketing and business development efforts, including external events, RFP’s, and rankings submissions.
• Provide feedback and information on rankings and ratings to enhance the firm's visibility and reputation.

Operations and Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive execution.
• Maintain oversight of current lawyer workloads and ensure equitable distribution of assignments consistent with client needs and individual professional development goals.
• Manage matter assignments and facilitate cross-departmental and cross-office staffing on matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field required; J.D. and IP practice group experience preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in legal practice management or similar role, and/or 8-10+ years of law practice experience.
• Strong understanding of law practice and law firm operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and emotional intelligence skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software.

May need to occasionally work more than the standard 40 hours per week to accomplish essential duties of the position. Interested and qualified applicants should apply via our website at https://www.mvalaw.com/careers-working-at-mva. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.