Administrative Assistant - Practice Services

Jones Day; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Day is seeking a Practice Administrative Assistant to support the Practice Services Department. You will capture and edit experience data for lawyers and clients, coordinating with staff and attorneys to drive experience-related projects and objectives.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in data entry, project management, and research. An entry-to-mid level professional background is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to perform research using Firm databases.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in PC and Office applications.
• At least one year of experience in a professional environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain discretion pertaining to confidential and/or sensitive matters involving client work.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Capture, edit and make readily available individual lawyer and Firm client experience data.
• Collaborate with members of the Practice Services Department, other staff colleagues, and lawyers to facilitate experience projects and objectives.
• Use technology to capture, edit and code the Firm’s experience including data entry, project management, research, proofreading materials for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Jones Day is a global law firm with 40 offices in major centers of business and finance throughout the world. Covering 19 countries on five continents, our unique governance system fosters an unparalleled level of integration and contributes to our ranking as one of the best in the world in client service.

Jones Day seeks to employ the most qualified people, capable of delivering superior client service through professional excellence and teamwork, for every position in the Firm. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a stimulating work environment.

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a global leading law firm that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your knowledge and skills as well as advance your career? If you are, then Jones Day may be the firm for you.

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Practice Administrative Assistant assists the Practice Services Department with capturing, editing and making readily available individual lawyer and Firm client experience. The Assistant works cooperatively with members of the Practice Services Department, other staff colleagues, and lawyers throughout the Firm to facilitate experience related projects and objectives. The Assistant uses technology to capture, edit and code the Firm’s experience including data entry, project management, communication with lawyers and experience team colleagues, research, proofreading materials for accuracy and completeness.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to perform research using both external and internal Firm databases.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in PC and Office applications.
• At least one year of experience in a professional environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain discretion pertaining to confidential and/or sensitive matters involving client work.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Jones Day offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The starting salary range for this Cleveland position is $65,000 to $75,000.

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer