Practice Director - Direct Hire Legal

The primary responsibility of the Practice Director is to maintain a consistent above average performance metrics, provide business generation leadership, motivation and direction to direct reports, participate in the recruitment of new hires, and effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.

Key Core Competencies:

Results and Execution (Drive & Operational Execution)

• Drive revenue generating activities/practice group performance.
• Execute operational focus areas.
• Meet productivity standards, individual and staff.
• Effectively manage time, plan and multi-task.
• Make quality decisions.

Infrastructure (Resource Management)

• Reach target performance metrics, individual and staff.
• Attract and source.
• Train, develop and retain staff.

Business Analysis

• Achieve pricing goals.
• Expert knowledge of practice group.
• Quickly recognize and act upon business trends on daily/weekly basis.

Communication/Collaboration

• Effective communication (feedback, difficult messages and expectations)
• Promote a culture of collaboration.
• Motivate, inspire and lead by example.
• Provide recognition and celebrate successes.
• Manage change efforts.
• Facilitate resolution with internal staff, clients and candidates.
• Conduct effective meetings.

Customer Focus

• Lead customer retention and expansion strategy.
• Build customer loyalty by providing superior service.

Leadership Approach

• Leads with character, builds trust, respect and credibility through actions and behaviors.
• Promote and support an inclusive work environment where diversity, equity and inclusion are championed.
• Aware of and accepts responsibility for own actions and behaviors.
• Create a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Strives to understand and support others.
• Follow through on commitments.
• Treats others fairly and consistently.

Business and HR Responsibilities:

• Business generation, revenue and pricing goals: Based on location.
• Total Headcount: up to 4 including practice director.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years talent solutions and/or management or equivalent experience required.
• Proven performance in talent manager/director role.
• Demonstrated success in business generation, leading and driving business development.
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, databases and other technology systems.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferred

Robert Half Legal's Permanent Placement Division is on the cusp of significant growth, with numerous untapped territories spanning the entire state of Florida. As client demand increases and skilled talent becomes more challenging to find, this is an opportune time to join our team as a Practice Director. Don’t miss your chance to propel your career at Robert Half to new heights!

The Practice Director will oversee the growth and development of our permanent placement team based in Florida. This position is a significant next step for a high-performing Recruiting Manager seeking leadership while achieving sales goals. Robert Half Legal works with law firms of all sizes and local and Fortune 500 corporations with legal risk, compliance, and contract management opportunities.