Business Manager
Maynard Nexsen Maynard Nexsen Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL Full-time Full-time From $75,000 a year From $75,000 a year 8 days ago 8 days ago 8 days ago
Summary:
Maynard Nexsen Business Manager is a results-driven individual with strong interpersonal communication skills with a financial and managerial background.
This position serves as trusted advisor to Practice Group Leaders (PGL's) and Section Chairs (SC) in the strategic and day to day operations, administration and management of department initiatives to drive the strategic and profitable growth of the firm.
Essential Job Functions:
Practice Operations and Administration Assist PGL's and SC in managing the general daily administration and operations of the department and individual practice groups; including implementation of strategic business planning action items; meeting agendas, minutes, materials and correspondence.
Coordinate the oversight of the departments operations relating to its finance, human resource, facilities and systems functions.
Monitor practice groups attorney time reporting; analyze client workload reports; monitor billings and collections.
Prepare monthly performance reports, with appropriate analysis, and distribute to PGL's and SC.
Conduct meetings with department leadership to address administrative issues and provide status on department and group initiatives.
Prepare regular updates to SC and PGL's and drive follow-up meetings.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiencies across practice areas with continuous focus on operational efficiency improvement.
Monitor, evaluate, and recommend changes to administrative procedures and policies to enhance workflow and client service.
Responsible for the implementation and enforcement of procedures and policies for all team members.
Liaise with key administrative and operational teams on behalf of the department and practice groups.
Where appropriate, facilitate execution of Firm-wide initiatives at the practice group level.
Review and analyze group's financial performance, including attorney production and utilization, department and practice revenue, budgets and forecasting.
Develop and monitor annual revenue and expense budgets for each practice group.
Financial Analysis and Management Review and analyze group's financial performance, including attorney production and utilization, department and practice revenue, budgets and forecasting.
Develop and monitor annual revenue and expense budgets for each practice group.
Monitor Departmental inventory aging (Work In Progress and A/R), and collections.
Identify and escalate problems.
Maintain a consistent dialogue with billing attorneys and the billing and collections staff and work closely with billing attorneys to resolve issues, involving PGL's and SC as appropriate.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Computer proficient with knowledge and understanding in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with courtesy, diplomacy and discretion, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, Firm management, clients, staff and outside contacts.
Excellent organizational, planning and project management skills including record keeping, data collection and system information.
Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e-mail or verbally.
Highly motivated, strategic focus:
ability to understand and support Firm goals, services, culture and strategy in order to present self and the Firm in a positive, professional manner.
Dependable team player with high energy, creativity and vision who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to act independently within scope of the position's responsibilities as a decision-maker and contributor on all levels.
Excellent analytical and technical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision and logic.
Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required; CPA or M.
B.
A.
preferred.
Relevant experience in a law firm is preferred.
Experience managing complex projects and teams, including the demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, and meet demanding deadlines Work Environment and Physical Demands:
In office position Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $75,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Birmingham, AL 35203:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s):
Have you worked in a law firm before? Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
Maynard Nexsen Business Manager is a results-driven individual with strong interpersonal communication skills with a financial and managerial background.
This position serves as trusted advisor to Practice Group Leaders (PGL's) and Section Chairs (SC) in the strategic and day to day operations, administration and management of department initiatives to drive the strategic and profitable growth of the firm.
Essential Job Functions:
Practice Operations and Administration Assist PGL's and SC in managing the general daily administration and operations of the department and individual practice groups; including implementation of strategic business planning action items; meeting agendas, minutes, materials and correspondence.
Coordinate the oversight of the departments operations relating to its finance, human resource, facilities and systems functions.
Monitor practice groups attorney time reporting; analyze client workload reports; monitor billings and collections.
Prepare monthly performance reports, with appropriate analysis, and distribute to PGL's and SC.
Conduct meetings with department leadership to address administrative issues and provide status on department and group initiatives.
Prepare regular updates to SC and PGL's and drive follow-up meetings.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiencies across practice areas with continuous focus on operational efficiency improvement.
Monitor, evaluate, and recommend changes to administrative procedures and policies to enhance workflow and client service.
Responsible for the implementation and enforcement of procedures and policies for all team members.
Liaise with key administrative and operational teams on behalf of the department and practice groups.
Where appropriate, facilitate execution of Firm-wide initiatives at the practice group level.
Review and analyze group's financial performance, including attorney production and utilization, department and practice revenue, budgets and forecasting.
Develop and monitor annual revenue and expense budgets for each practice group.
Financial Analysis and Management Review and analyze group's financial performance, including attorney production and utilization, department and practice revenue, budgets and forecasting.
Develop and monitor annual revenue and expense budgets for each practice group.
Monitor Departmental inventory aging (Work In Progress and A/R), and collections.
Identify and escalate problems.
Maintain a consistent dialogue with billing attorneys and the billing and collections staff and work closely with billing attorneys to resolve issues, involving PGL's and SC as appropriate.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Computer proficient with knowledge and understanding in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with courtesy, diplomacy and discretion, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, Firm management, clients, staff and outside contacts.
Excellent organizational, planning and project management skills including record keeping, data collection and system information.
Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e-mail or verbally.
Highly motivated, strategic focus:
ability to understand and support Firm goals, services, culture and strategy in order to present self and the Firm in a positive, professional manner.
Dependable team player with high energy, creativity and vision who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to act independently within scope of the position's responsibilities as a decision-maker and contributor on all levels.
Excellent analytical and technical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision and logic.
Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required; CPA or M.
B.
A.
preferred.
Relevant experience in a law firm is preferred.
Experience managing complex projects and teams, including the demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, and meet demanding deadlines Work Environment and Physical Demands:
In office position Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $75,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Birmingham, AL 35203:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s):
Have you worked in a law firm before? Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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