Regarded as one of the premier litigation law firms in the Baltimore-Washington area, Silverman Thompson is consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in Baltimore. Our interesting cases, team spirit, excellent professional rewards, and outstanding benefits attract the best and brightest lawyers in the region. 

Silverman Thompson considers applications on a rolling basis, regardless of job listings. If you have interest in joining our Firm or have any hiring inquiries, please send a resume in confidence to:

Hiring Partner 

Silverman Thompson 

400 E Pratt St Suite 900 

Baltimore, MD 21202 

Confidential email: Firm@silvermanthompson.com

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Firm Operations Manager

The firm operations manager (FOM) at Silverman Thompson plays a crucial role in overseeing the non-legal aspects of a law firm, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. This new position is a result of our firm’s consistent growth and evolving need for operational support. 

This leadership role bridges the gap between the legal expertise of attorneys and the administrative functions necessary to run a successful firm. Effective law firm management allows attorneys to focus on their core legal work and client representation. It helps improve efficiency, reduces errors, enhances profitability, and maintains professionalism within the firm. This position is part of the backbone of our business and is a unique opportunity to influence the lives of the Silverman Thompson team, clients, and legal community. 

This position manages the day-to-day operations of the firm’s offices, working in partnership with the managing partner and executive committee to deliver superior support services and business results. This includes staying updated on the firm’s evolving needs and engaging in strategic planning. To excel in this role, the candidate must be outcome-driven and dedicated to enhancing systems and personnel, all while maintaining strong personal relationships within and beyond the office. 

The role involves leading the office support staff, optimizing procedures, and resolving service-related issues. The FOM also collaborates with various departments to fulfill office service needs and contributes to the firm’s strategic departmental planning. 

Key Responsibilities: Office Operations and Management 

• Manages all administrative day-to-day functions of the office with the utmost professionalism, including staffing, filing systems, equipment, supplies, and general office appearance 
• Maintains and improves operational procedures and workflows 
• Manages facilities-related activities like space planning, purchasing, inventory control, and records storage 
• Implements operational and management practices such as strategic planning, risk management, and organizational development 
• Anticipates needs, resolves inquiries promptly, and ensures consistent operational excellence 
• Manages technology needs, implements and maintains software, and ensures the efficient use of legal tech solutions for enhanced productivity and streamlined workflows 

Key Responsibilities: Financial Operations 

• Works alongside the firm controller and billing coordinator to oversee all financial aspects of the business, such as budgeting, billing, collections, payroll, benefits, accounts payable/receivable, and vendor contract negotiations 
• Assists controller and billing coordinator as needed with financial workflows including deposits, billing reviews, and payment tracking 
• Conducts financial reviews with the firm’s executive committee 
• Supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives 

Key Responsibilities: People and Team Management 

• Human Resources: Handles the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff (including receptionists, paralegals, and legal assistants)  
• Manages staff performance through coaching, performance plans, conflict resolution, and corrective actions 
• Supports professional growth through ongoing training and mentoring 
• Ensures the office environment supports productivity and professionalism 
• Develops team members through coaching, performance evaluations, and accountability systems 
• Fosters a positive and professional work culture aligned with the firm’s values, monitoring office dynamics to proactively resolve employee relations issues  
• Administers employee benefits and ensures compliance with employment laws 
• Supervises, schedules, and assigns non-attorney staff to ensure effective workload distribution and legal support 
• Coordinates and provides input on annual evaluations and compensation recommendations for non-attorney staff 

Key Responsibilities: Business Development 

• Fosters a culture that promotes continuous growth and improvement within the organization: setting production goals, providing training opportunities, and more 
• Works alongside the marketing manager with web management, promotional materials, and sponsorships, etc.
• Constantly seeks ways to improve firm efficiency, analyzing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing best practices for case management, client intake, and more 
• Establishes effective communication channels, uses structured feedback loops, and shares real-time updates to foster positive client relationships and ensure their needs are met 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field  
• 5+ years experience in managing business operations within legal or professional service organizations, including human resources, technology, facilities, finance, and marketing 
• Proven experience in financial oversight and people management 
• Proficiency with practice management software and cloud-based tools 
• Demonstrated ability to meet obligations with confidentiality, discretion, integrity, and sensitivity 
• Possesses strong supervisory and leadership skills; Capable of identifying and resolving complex management issues efficiently, organizing work priorities, and maintaining excellent communication with legal professionals and support staff 
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with the firm’s owner for management purposes 
• Ability to routinely demonstrate and create a helpful and positive work culture 

Why Silverman Thompson? 

• Work for one of Maryland’s most respected law firms 
• Direct mentorship and growth opportunities within a collaborative, team-focused culture 
• A Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for 11 years in a row 
• 100% paid health benefits with options for dental and vision supplements  
• 401k & profit sharing  
• Newly renovated downtown Baltimore offices, including an in-house fitness center  
• Flexible remote working for qualified positions  
• Free parking in the Inner Harbor  
• Monthly team-building activities, from Orioles games to waterfront happy hours and intramural sports 

Compensation: $90,000 – $130,000 annually 

Send your resume and statement of interest to firm@silvermanthompson.com 

Portable Practices | Join a Growing Firm

Silverman Thompson is an established and expanding AV-Rated regional litigation firm. We seek to add lawyers and practice groups with profitable and portable practices in many fields such as business formation, finance, estates and trusts, employment law, bankruptcy, and real estate transactions.  

Lateral hiring occurs on occasion and without solicitation. Established lawyers whose excellence is recognized by their peers are encouraged to inquire about joining our team. Please direct all inquiries in confidence to Firm@silvermanthompson.com.

What We Offer: 

• Individually tailored compensation packages that exceed industry standards 
• 100% paid health benefits with options for dental and vision supplements 
• 401k & profit sharing 
• Newly renovated downtown Baltimore offices, including an in-house fitness center 
• Flexible remote working for qualified positions 
• Free parking in the Inner Harbor
• Monthly team-building activities, from Orioles games to waterfront happy hours and intramural sports 

Summer Associate Program

Each year, we hire up to six law students from across the country to join our firm for the summer to assist attorneys in various departments with substantive legal work. These law students partake in research writing and hands-on experience, gaining invaluable mentorship. Alongside an immersive experience at a top litigation firm, summer associates spend a day in court, have lunch with a local judge, and participate in a variety of Firm-wide social and networking events. 

Those interested in applying for our Summer Associate Program are encouraged to do so before November 21, 2025. Please reach out to Senior Partner Andrew Slutkin for all inquiries and send a CV and transcript to firm@silvermanthompson.com before the above date. 

Part-Time Clerkships for Law Students

We hire a handful of local law students, including past summer associates, to work as law clerks throughout the year to gain hands-on firm experience while completing their law degrees.  

Typically, our law clerks perform legal research and analysis of complex issues; draft discovery requests and responses, motions, and legal memoranda; perform factual investigations and summaries; and help prepare materials for hearings or trials. In addition, law clerks are invited to observe and participate in client meetings, depositions, hearings, and trials. Silverman Thompson also provides networking opportunities and encourages attendance of social events within and outside the firm to foster professional development.   

We accept applications on a rolling basis and typically start hiring by Thanksgiving for the following year. Please reach out to Senior Partner Andrew Slutkin for all inquiries and send a CV and transcript to firm@silvermanthompson.com at your earliest convenience.

University of Baltimore School of Law Fellowship

Here at Silverman Thompson, we are committed to cultivating local talent from our Baltimore community. Our University of Baltimore School of Law Fellowship is designed to reward and retain top legal talent at the University of Baltimore, the alma mater of close to half of our Firm.  

Our Fellows apply during their first year at UB Law and are awarded a two-year scholarship, a one-year fellowship stipend, and a position in the Firm’s Summer Associate Program. We continue to mentor our Fellowship winners and provide guidance for a career in law in Baltimore, and three Fellows are currently with Silverman Thompson as clerks of attorneys since the program’s inception in 2018.    

“The Silverman Thompson Fellowship has been tremendously beneficial to our students.  Each year, a rising second year University of Baltimore law student has an opportunity to work with top-notch lawyers at one of Baltimore’s premier law firms, while receiving support toward the cost of their legal education.  The Silverman Thompson fellows have gone on to obtain excellent jobs, including prestigious judicial clerkships.  I thank Steve Silverman for recognizing the value of engaging students at this early stage of their careers.” —Ronald Weich, former dean of University of Baltimore School of Law 

Past Fellowship Recipients: 

2024 – William Cellitto

• Read about Mr. Cellitto’s joining the firm here

2023 – Bella Winslow 

• Ms. Winslow currently works as a clerk at the Firm and will continue to work as a summer associate and law clerk through her graduation

2022 – Keira Sherper 

• Ms. Sherper stayed at Silverman Thompson as a law clerk until she graduated from the University of Baltimore Law, where she then began a federal clerkship 

2021 – Jeffrey Neuman 

• Mr. Neuman is now an associate at DLA Piper 

2020 – Joel Jordan 

• After graduation, Mr. Jordan worked as a federal clerk and is now an associate at Nelson Mullins 

2019 – Christian Coward 

• Mr. Coward is now an associate at Venable, LLP 

2018 – Joseph Stephan 

• After graduating, Mr. Stephan served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Colleen A. Cavanaugh and rejoined Silverman Thompson as a family law associate until 2025