Practice Assistant - Practice Services

Jones Day; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Day in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Practice Assistant to join the Practice Services team. You will work with Practice Coordinators and Managers to support the development of practice materials, collect and publish practice experience, and perform research and analysis.

The job includes budgeting, meeting coordination, and leveraging technology to support our practices. Ideal candidates bring at least two years in a professional services setting, strong communication skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a business environment, law firm or professional services preferred.
• Strong service orientation and ability to work with a wide range of people in a team setting.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure and respond positively to changing priorities.
• Able to establish effective working relationships within the Practice department and others in and outside of the Firm.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in general Office applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email), and other generally used software.

Responsibilities

• Support the Firm’s practices in the development of practice materials.
• Assist in collection, drafting, and publishing of practice experience and information.
• Conduct research and analysis, client intelligence, budgets, and coordinate meetings.
• Use technology to support our practices and ensure service excellence.

Skills

Service orientation

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Office software

Tools

Microsoft 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:

Our Practice Services team sits at the intersection of practicing lawyers and the legal operations of the Firm. We work in a collaborative and dynamic team-based environment that is focused on providing internal and external service excellence. The Practice Assistant will work with Practice Coordinators and Managers in supporting the Firm’s practices in areas such as the development of practice materials, collection, drafting, and publishing of practice experience and information, research and analysis, client intelligence, budgets, coordinating meetings and use of technology to support our practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Two years of experience working in a business environment, law firm or other professional services preferred.
• Strong service orientation and ability to work with a wide range of people in a team setting.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure and respond positively to changing priorities.
• Able to establish effective working relationships within the Practice department, and others in and outside of the Firm.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in general Office applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email), and other generally used software.

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 $58,000 - $65,000.

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer