Practice Development Manager

Warner Norcross Judd is seeking a Practice Development Manager to join our Marketing Business Development team in Grand Rapids or Detroit. This role provides strategic support to practice and industry group leaders to deliver exceptional client service and guides practice groups to stay focused on and achieve their strategic goals and objectives.

About the Opportunity

Responsibilities:

Practice & Industry Group Management

• Develop and implement strategic business plans for assigned practice and industry groups.
• Collaborate with practice and industry group leadership to create agendas for regular meetings and manage action items.
• Identify topics and opportunities for seminars, coordinating logistics with the Events Manager.
• Support the implementation of business development activities in partnership with Business Development Managers.
• Supervise and direct the Practice Group & Proposal Development Coordinator.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Business Development team on special projects as needed.

Experience Database Management

• Manage the Firm’s experience database (Deal & Cases) linked to the external website.
• Collaborate with client service managers and teams to draft and finalize descriptions of Warner’s work on behalf of clients.
• Oversee the process of posting new experience summaries on the website and other marketing materials, including proposals and sales documents.

The Practice Development Manager role embodies Warner’s foundational values by providing “Best in Class” strategic support and anticipating the needs of clients and team members to achieve excellence. This role demonstrates adaptability by embracing changing priorities and challenges with an open mind and a can-do attitude. It fosters respect by encouraging collaboration and contributing to a positive work environment where everyone is motivated to excel. Committed to service, the Practice Development Manager delivers customer-centric solutions with enthusiasm and attention to detail. By leveraging collective expertise, this role enhances teamwork and makes a positive impact on the firm and its clients.

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Customer Orientation
• Forward Thinking
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Skills
• Planning and Organizing
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Following Directions

About You

Experience, Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5-7 years of professional experience
• Experience in a professional services environment preferred

About Warner

Warner is a full-service corporate law firm with 230 attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, follow us on X @WNJLLP or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook.

About Our Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with employer contribution or match depending on plan design
• Generous PTO and leave policies
• Firm holidays
• Remote work flexibility
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities

About Our Culture

Warner’s cultural motto is “Fun, Pride Profit...in that Order”. We build A Better Partnership through:

Teamwork – Warner’s lockstep compensation model encourages teamwork and distinguishes us from our competitors. Partner and associate salaries are set based upon seniority, not total hours worked, encouraging client legal projects to be routed to the most knowledgeable person in the firm. Our team approach to compensation yields better legal representation for our clients and lays the foundation for a fun culture without internal financial competition. We have a team atmosphere where people like working together and supporting each other.

Diversity – At Warner, we take an “all in” approach to DEI – engaging people at all levels of the firm to lead and participate on DEI committees and initiatives. This ensures a broad base of support from team members truly invested in leading the charge. It’s because of their time and efforts we are as successful as we are – and that success radiates throughout the whole firm. Our DEI work has become not only the right thing to do, but more importantly, what our people want to do.

Careers – Our culture of balanced personal and professional lifestyle allows us to maintain a 94% attorney retention rate. Attorneys throughout Michigan, the region and beyond are choosing Warner as their forever home – and because of our dedicated focus on living balanced lives, our attorneys’ families are fully supporting these important decisions.

Community – Warner’s time-honored community engagement initiatives include financial contributions to 150 nonprofits, scholarships and paid time off for all firm members to engage in community initiatives that are meaningful to them.

EEO Statement

Warner Norcross Judd LLP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. We are committed to building a firm that reflects the diversity of the clients and communities we serve. We can foster inclusion and equity by moving beyond barriers and rejecting stereotypes based on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status. The result is a high performing team of professionals providing excellent service to our clients.

How to Apply

We appreciate your interest in exploring career opportunities with Warner. To apply, visit WNJ.com and navigate to the Careers section, then select Staff Openings. Click Add to Apply List and then Apply to create a profile and continue with your application.