Client Service Manager

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

Position Overview

The Client Service Manager will play a key role in advancing the firm’s commitment to client service excellence. This position will support the Client Service and Client Feedback programs while helping shape other firmwide initiatives that strengthen client relationships.

You’ll collaborate across Business Development, Finance, Professional Development, and other administrative teams to develop and deliver strategies that make a tangible impact on how the firm partners with its clients. This role reports to the Senior Client Service Manager, Client Teams.

This position is available as a hybrid work schedule.

Primary Areas of Responsibility

• Supports assigned, dedicated Client Service Teams, including facilitating team meetings, strategic planning, trainings, events, and other initiatives to deepen the client relationship.
• With the support of the Client Service Analyst, leads data gathering and reporting tasks, including monitoring client personnel changes, matter and financial reporting, public company filings, and external client news.
• Utilizes the firm’s Client Relationship Management platform, Salesforce, to provide and analyze key relationship insights to Client Service Teams.
• Supports the firm’s value reporting strategy in partnership with Finance, Innovation, and other administrative departments at the firm.
• Manages and drafts content for Client Service Insights newsletters.
• Updates, organizes and maintains projects in Smartsheet, the team’s project management software.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in related field, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment (equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong customer service ethic. Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization and work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative, enthusiastic and friendly manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts.
• Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Extremely detail-oriented, with superior proofreading and fact-checking skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities/deadlines and stay productive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Aptitude for learning new software, systems, databases, and procedures quickly.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in hybrid team environments.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, and a deep curiosity about technology, life sciences, and the new energy economy.
• Ability to travel and attend key events and meetings on occasion.

The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).