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Director of Practice Support

New York, New York Permanent USD240,000 - USD275,000 per year View Job Description
A newly created Director of Practice Support role acting as a key strategic partner to the COO, overseeing core legal support functions across the firm. This individual will drive operational excellence, lead change initiatives, and enhance the effectiveness and structure of practice support teams.
  • Direct partnership with COO and executive leadership .
  • High-impact, newly created leadership position.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, mid-sized law firm known for its expertise and commitment to excellence. The firm is focused on delivering outstanding services to its clients while fostering a collaborative and professional work environment for its employees.

Job Description

  • Oversee and manage the legal practice support team, ensuring optimal performance and productivity.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency of legal processes and workflows.
  • Collaborate with attorneys and other departments to identify and address practice support needs.
  • Evaluate and implement legal technology solutions to support case management and document review.
  • Provide leadership and guidance on legal project management best practices.
  • Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective solutions.
  • Monitor industry trends and innovations to maintain competitive practice support services.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in all practice support functions.



Page Executive is the global executive search, senior leadership recruitment, and executive advisory arm of PageGroup plc.

PageGroup PLC was established in the United Kingdom in 1976. With over 45 years of experience, PageGroup is a globally recognized leader in professional recruitment.

Operating across 36 markets with more than 130 offices, our expertise spans multiple industries and job functions. We provide tailored recruitment solutions through four distinct brands.

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate should have:

  • A strong background in legal practice support or related areas within the legal industry.
  • Proven leadership and team management skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of legal technology and its applications in practice support.
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
  • A proactive and solution-oriented mindset to address complex challenges.
  • Strong ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across departments.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary ranging from $240,000 to $275,000 USD annually and eligibility to receive annual discretionary bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Direct partnership with COO and executive leadership
  • Opportunity to transform and modernise operations
  • High-impact, newly created leadership position
  • Strong hybrid model supporting work/life balance
Contact
Stephanie Morris
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7016766

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Sub Sector
Legal Secretary/Support Staff
Industry
Business Services
Location
New York
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stephanie Morris
Job Reference
JN-052026-7016766