Practice Group Manager
Company: FBT Gibbons LLP
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description FBT Gibbons is seeking a
full-time Practice Group Manager to join our firm. The Practice
Group Manager will support the business performance and daily
operational needs of the firm’s Practice Groups, contributing to
the advancement of the Practice Groups’ and the firm’s strategic
goals and priorities. This position also helps foster a positive
and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork,
collaboration and cross-functional cooperation across groups,
teams, and offices. The ideal candidate will bring strong
leadership skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage
multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional services
environment. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the development,
execution, and monitoring of Practice Group and Department business
plans and strategic initiatives, and support Practice Group Leaders
in day-to-day management. Support Practice Group decision-making
and facilitate requests and deliverables between the practice
groups and various departments. Build relationships and engage with
individual Practice Group members, including attorneys and business
professionals, at the direction of Practice Group Leaders regarding
Practice Group goals, priorities, and needs. Facilitate
collaboration with other Practice Groups, Departments, industry
teams and client initiatives within the firm to drive Practice
Group and firm success. Monitor Practice Group financial
performance, analyze trends, identify issues, and recommend
opportunities and action plans for improvement. Support Practice
Group Leaders and attorneys in achieving acceptable levels of
profitability. Work with colleagues in the Finance department to
address specific reporting and analysis. Partner with the
Director(s) of Practice Services and Practice Group Leaders to set
financial goals for the Practice Group and for the Department as a
whole. Assist with annual revenue budget preparation and the
management of other annual planning processes. Collaborate with
Practice Group Leaders, Directors of Practice Services and Pricing
to establish attorney billing rates and advise on other drivers of
Practice Group financial performance. Assist Practice Group Leaders
with attorney workforce planning and forecasting, as well as
attorney recruitment, retention, and training. Provide input on
attorney evaluation, compensation and advancement. Assist with
follow-up to performance evaluations for associates and partners.
Monitor productivity, utilization, time entry and related
information to help inform work assignments, facilitate
collaboration and support individual and group performance.
Facilitate communication, collaboration and knowledge-sharing
within and across Practice Groups. Assist Practice Group Leaders in
organizing regular Practice Group meetings, retreats, and other
forms of team connectivity. Support the integration of new lateral
attorneys into practice groups and manage attorney departure
process. Liaise with firm administrative departments to ensure
Practice Group Leaders and practice groups receive needed support
in all areas for effective and efficient client service. Assist
Practice Group Leaders and Director(s) of Practice Services to
ensure Practice Group operations run smoothly, including
proactively resolving issues and identifying opportunities to
improve by collaborating with firm administrative departments and
key stakeholders. Address ongoing and ad hoc information, reporting
and technology needs. Prepare annual Practice Group expense budgets
and track expenditures. Other projects as assigned by Practice
Group Leaders and Directors of Practice Services. Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required. J.D. or MBA highly desirable. Minimum
three years of experience in roles involving leadership/management,
business operations, project management, financial
analysis/reporting. Experience in a law firm in an attorney-facing
role is required. Experience as a practicing attorney is helpful
but not required. Regular in person interaction with other FBT
Gibbons personnel, clients and/or representatives at the worksite.
Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence to build
relationships and gain the confidence of key stakeholders. Strong
client service and collaborative mindset; able to work effectively
with multiple stakeholders at all levels to achieve buy-in and
results. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong
planning and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple
projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong business and financial acumen; sound judgment and analytical
thinking with attention to detail. Motivated self-starter;
proactive approach and positive, “can-do” attitude. Commitment to
handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate
discretion. Ability to work over 40 hours per week and travel as
needed across the firm’s footprint. Weekend travel may be required
from time to time. Travel time estimates are moderate (15-20%). FBT
Gibbons offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits
package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and
401k/profit sharing retirement package. In compliance with federal
law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and
eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the
required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. FBT
Gibbons is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all
aspects of employment. It is the policy of FBT Gibbons to provide
equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin,
military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or
mental disability or any other protected status. LI-hybrid
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