Practice Assistant - Practice Services

Jones Day; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Day, a leading global law firm, is seeking a Practice Assistant to support the Firm’s practices with materials, research, and information management. The role involves working with Practice Coordinators and Managers to deliver high-quality internal and external service.

The position requires strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will contribute to budgets, client intelligence, and process improvements in a collaborative team

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 with others in and outside the Firm.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in general Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email) and other commonly used software.

Responsibilities

• Support development of practice materials and collection, drafting, and publishing of practice experience and information.
• Conduct research and analysis to support the Firm’s practices.
• Collect and synthesize client intelligence and budgets as needed.
• Coordinate meetings and use technology to support practice operations.
• Provide general administrative support to Practice Coordinators and Managers to ensure service excellence.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

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 position is $58,000 – $65,000.

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer