Practice Support Attorney Director

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. 

Job Summary (basic description)

The Firm’s Practice and Innovation Department is seeking a Practice Support Attorney Director.  This role will lead a team of Practice Support Attorneys (“PSA”) who support the needs of the firm’s practice and industry groups and firmwide legal projects.  We are looking for a strong leader who can drive consistency and best practices across groups, promote collaboration, and drive innovation in the development of practice group content and resources and knowledge sharing across the firm.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Practice & Innovation and works in close collaboration with National Practice and Industry Heads and Practice and Industry Group Leaders.  The Practice Support Attorney team is an integral part of the firm, though not in a traditional billing attorney role.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the development of strategic goals, performance, and alignment of the PSA team by providing direction, mentorship, and oversight to the team to ensure high-quality partnership throughout the firm
• Partner with National Practice and Industry Heads, Practice Group Leaders, Industry Group Leaders, administrative leaders, and firm leadership to align PSA efforts with firmwide goals
• Support PSAs to best understand the goals and needs for assigned practice and industry groups and to establish and implement a plan to meet those objectives
• Foster a collaborative culture within the PSA team and with practice and industry groups
• Develop key performance indicators for PSA team, monitor and report on impact of PSA work for the firm and its clients to firm leadership
• Facilitate regular PSA team meetings, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing forums
• Serve as a liaison between the PSA team and other departments (e.g., IT, Innovation, Marketing, Talent) to support broader firm initiatives
• Partner with the PSA team, practice innovation attorney and innovation team to set strategic plan to implement new technology for attorneys through practice groups
• Provide strategic insights and direction to practice and industry group initiatives and other special projects
• Ensure strong working relationships between PSA team and Practice Support Operations team
• Maintain a strong understanding of trends in legal practice support, content development, and knowledge strategy
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills Required

• J.D. degree required
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience practicing law and/or a legal practice support or knowledge function, preferably in employment law and/or litigation
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience leading a team of attorneys with strong leadership and people management skills or leading large cross-departmental project implementations
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Passion for knowledge-sharing, organizational skills, proficiency with technology and an aptitude for innovation, efficiency, and excellence in legal work

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For Colorado and Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between 
$195,000 and $220,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 
Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

The application deadline for this position is 12/25/2025.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.