A law practice manager describes a person with managerial responsibilities at a law firm. The duties of a law practice manager will depend upon the specific role and its purpose.
A Partner (business rank) in a law firm may hold management responsibilities and will usually also engage in fee earning work. The Partner with overall responsibility for the management of a law firm is usually known as the Managing Partner.
In the UK, managers and owners of law firms may also be the Director of a Company, or a Sole Practitioner - a solicitor who usually works alone and has sole responsibility for their work as a lawyer and for the operation of their business.
Managers at law firms may also hold specific responsibilities within law firms such as Human Resources, Information Technology, or Marketing and Business Development.
A Legal Practice Manager is an employee, usually supervised by the Managing Partner or Director, who holds multiple responsibilities relating to the day to day management of the law firm including finance, staff supervision, marketing, legal compliance and administration.