Business Development Assistant

Jones Day; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Day, a global law firm with offices worldwide, is seeking an Assistant, Business Development & Communications (BD&C) in Cleveland to support proposals, seminars, research, publications distribution, and client meeting arrangements. The role involves assisting BD&C initiatives and handling administrative duties and special projects.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least two years of professional services experience, with law firm experience preferred, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of two years of professional services experience required; law firm experience preferred.
• Ability to work with a wide range of people in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist BD&C team with proposals, seminars and other events.
• Conduct industry and target research, distribute firm publications, and arrange client meetings and entertainment.
• Support BD&C initiatives and perform administrative duties and special projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

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 Assistant, Business Development & Communications (BD&C) is responsible for assisting the United States BD&C team in their activities, including but not limited to, assistance with proposals, seminars and other events, industry and target research, distribution of Firm publications, and arrangements for client-related meetings and entertainment. The Assistant supports various BD&C initiatives, performs administrative duties and assists on special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of two years of professional services experience required; law firm experience preferred.
• Ability to work with a wide range of people in a team setting.

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 $60,000 – $70,000.

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer