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One of Washington, DC’s best law firms, Crowell & Moring LLP is an international firm which employs over 900 talented attorneys and professionals in the fields of accounting, human resources, administration, information technology, legal support, reference services, and operations. Our firm is AmLaw 100 and growing. We are one of the 100 most prestigious firms in the country to work for according to Vault.com – a unique place where people are valued and exciting careers are built. We can promise that you will love our culture and enjoy working with our enthusiastic team!

We currently seek a talented and experienced Antitrust Claims Practice Manager for our Practice Support department. This position requires attention to detail, great organizational and analytical skills. This position is a part-time position that requires attention to detail, great organizational and analytical skills, the ability to set priorities and multi-task, managing the process of incoming requests, and a strong customer service attitude. Don't miss the opportunity to work for an exciting and dynamic law firm located in the heart of the Penn Quarter.

Overview of Responsibilities:

Business Development

• Stay abreast of all antitrust governmental investigations and class actions, identifying and seeking opportunities when ripe for claims on behalf of firm clients and potential clients;
  
• Perform market research, analyzing potential claims opportunities;
  
• Perform legal and factual research;
  
• Work with attorneys across the firm in all practice groups to identify opportunities to pitch claims opportunities;
  
• Communicate with potential clients and assist partners in securing clients;
  
• Work with attorneys to negotiate fees and payment of client costs;
  
• Oversee conflicts resolution process and execution of retention agreements.

Claims Management

• Develop, implement, monitor and prioritize systems/processes and procedures necessary for the claims practice;
  
• Work with clients to gather purchasing information to support claims and, where purchasing data is missing, work with economists and industry experts to perform gap analysis;
  
• Assist attorneys in working with industry experts and economists to process relevant data and perform economic analysis where data is missing in order to produce documentation of client claims;
  
• Serve as liaison between clients and claims administrators;
  
• Track deadlines and monitor status of claims;
  
• Oversee the claims submission and administration process, working with claims administrators to prove claims and to facilitate receipt and disbursal of funds.

Practice Management

• Lead the development of the claims practice;
  
• Measure and monitor the progress of the business plan and other key financial metrics;
  
• Develop a communication plan for clear and consistent lines of communication among attorneys and other professionals engaged in the claims practice;
  
• Develop innovative business and operating models that address business trends and client needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Substantial knowledge of legal concepts, methodologies and relevant areas of law;
  
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of individuals both in and outside the firm, including decision makers of potential clients and clients;
  
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and in writing;
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically in a pressure-filled and fast-paced environment;
  
• Excellent planning and project management skills;
  
• Excellent attention to detail;
  
• Strong entrepreneurial focus and orientation;
  
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize and coordinate work;
  
• Strong initiative and ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment within the parameters of the position;
  
• Strong working knowledge of computer software, including Excel, document management software, e-mail and database programs;
  
• Ability to produce high quality work in a consistent, timely and cost-effective manner;
  
• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously;
  
• Ability to proactively manage projects and assignments;
  
• Ability to maintain confidential information;
  
• Ability to interpret and analyze data;
  
• Ability to be mobile to and from work and within firm work spaces;
  
• Visual acuity sufficient to permit performance of job functions.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree and/or Juris Doctorate preferred.
  
• 10+ years of highly technical and progressively responsible experience; Business and management experience preferred; Antitrust litigation experience a plus.

Crowell & Moring LLP is convenient to all Metro lines and offer reasonably priced on-site parking. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

If you are interested in this opportunity or in exploring other available positions at the Firm, please visit http://www.crowell.com/careers to apply online.

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