Director of Practice Support

Leadership Position In Legal Practice Support

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 environmentfor 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 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

Job Summary

Sector: Legal

Sub Sector: Legal Secretary/Support Staff

Industry: Business Services

Where: New York

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Stephanie Morris

Job Reference: JN-052026-7016766