Practice Group Director

Description

A nationally recognized professional services organization is seeking a Practice Group Director to provide strategic and operational leadership across Intellectual Property and Advocacy-focused practice groups. This highly visible leadership role partners with attorneys and business professionals to drive operational excellence, enhance talent management initiatives, and support the continued growth of complex legal practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to practice group leadership on operations, staffing, business planning, and performance initiatives.

• Lead patent and trademark operations, including workflow optimization, resource allocation, quality control, docketing, and process improvement.

• Partner with HR, Finance, Marketing, Knowledge Management, and other business teams to implement firmwide initiatives.

• Oversee professional development, onboarding, succession planning, performance management, and retention strategies.

• Monitor budgets, profitability, staffing models, and operational metrics to support practice group success.

• Drive cross-functional projects, improve communication, and help execute strategic priorities.

Requirements

• 10+ years of leadership or operational management experience.

• Significant experience supporting patent and trademark practices, including U.S. and international prosecution processes.

• Strong understanding of IP operations, docketing systems, workflow management, and practice support functions.

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex initiatives, and influence stakeholders across an organization.

• Law firm or professional services experience preferred.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement available from multiple U.S. office locations.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) with employer contribution.

• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.

• Disability and life insurance coverage.

• Backup childcare and eldercare resources.

• Professional development and wellness programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal operations or practice management professional seeking a strategic leadership role within a sophisticated, growth-oriented organization.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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