Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Government Law & Policy team as a Practice Group Manager.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.
This role will be based in our Washington, D.C. office, on an in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building.
Position Summary:
The Practice Group Manager is responsible for leading and managing the strategic, operational, and client service activities of the Government Law & Policy practice group in the Washington, D.C. office. This role supports practice group development by identifying talent and staffing opportunities that strengthen the team and support strategic goals. The Practice Group Manager provides departmental leadership and support to ensure outstanding service delivery, effective billing practices, strong team performance, and alignment with the firm’s overall objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborates with department leadership to understand the Shareholders’ practice and the resources needed to support sound business practices
Streamlines administrative processes by proactively anticipating department leadership needs and delivering concise, accurate information to support informed decision-making
Plans and at times facilitates practice group meetings and strategic discussions; prepare agendas, materials, and follow-up action items
Partners with Revenue Management to manage the department billing and revenue functions
Partners with Talent Services and Talent Acquisition on recruiting, onboarding and retention efforts
Collaborates with Professional Development to deliver tailored training programs
Works with the global Marketing team to help implement the marketing and business development initiatives; supports pitches and RFP responses as needed
Manages workload distribution and staffing, and productivity to proactively identify workflow challenges, capacity issues, and resource needs
Manages administrative duties including calendar coordination and identifying/suggesting client meetings and connections
Administers monthly billing allocation activities, ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and appropriate stakeholder involvement.
Coordinates the semi-annual lobbying report review process to ensure required reports are reviewed, validated, and submitted in accordance with established requirements.
Oversees the internship and Legislative Assistant program administration
Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
Skills & Competencies
Strong attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation
Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to use good judgment and be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with all levels of staff,…