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Modern Family Law , a boutique law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a compassionate, innovative, and respected  Associate Practice Manager  to work with our  San Antonio, TX  office. Modern Family Law offers competitive compensation, a wide array of benefit options, and a culture built on family, growth, and collaboration.  The  Associate Practice Manager  plays a key leadership role in ensuring the quality, consistency, and compliance of the firm’s legal practice. This position guides associates through strategic case management, provides structured oversight, and fosters continuous professional development. Working directly under the Managing [Attorney or Partner], the Associate Practice Manager drives operational excellence and ensures that all legal work aligns with firm strategy, client expectations, and professional standards of ethics and practice.    Unlike other law firms, Modern Family Law offers you the following opportunities:   Low billable hours requirement  (120 hours a month) Direct client contact  The satisfaction of meaningfully impacting people’s lives  Cutting-edge technology  In-house learning and development support    To be successful in this role, the incumbent in this position would be expected to do the following:    Strategic Oversight & Compliance   Lead weekly Matter Status Meetings (MSM) to review case progress, deadlines, and compliance with firm procedures.   Ensure Associate Attorneys and Licensed Legal Paralegals adhere to established workflows, documentation standards, and court requirements.   Collaborate with the Managing [Attorney or Partner] to implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the practice group.   Client Service & Casework   Maintain a personal caseload, demonstrating best practices in client counseling, preparation, and advocacy.   Meet and exceed a billable goal of 120 hours per month.   Participate in client consultations or strategy sessions where advanced experience or strategic oversight adds value.  Mentorship & Development   Serve as a coach and mentor to Associate Attorneys, offering guidance and feedback on strategy, legal writing, client communication, and time management.   Identify training needs and collaborate with the Managing [Attorney or Partner] and Learning & Development to build individual development plans.   Assist Associate Attorneys with building caseloads.   Practice Management & Operations   Support the Managing Partner or Attorney in balancing caseloads, managing resource allocation, and resolving case management bottlenecks.   Coordinate cross-departmental support with paralegals and operations teams.   Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of direct reports.   Firm Leadership & Culture   Uphold firm values of integrity, accountability, and empathy.   Partner with firm leadership to continuously improve workflows, compliance practices, and the overall client experience.   Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support the firm initiatives and operational goals.   Requirements Modern Family Law operates as a remote-first firm; however, this position is considered “hybrid”. While most responsibilities can be performed remotely, the role requires the ability to work from the office or appear in person as business needs arise. All employees are expected to maintain a professional home workspace with a re