Practice Manager, Health Care & Life Sciences - Practice Services

Jones Day; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Life insurance

Job summary

Jones Day in Chicago seeks a Practice Manager to support the Health Care and Life Sciences practice across the Firm, collaborating with lawyers and staff to advance initiatives and client development.

The role requires at least four years in a law firm or corporate legal department, excellent communication, and strong analytical and data skills; a proactive, detail-oriented team player will thrive in this global firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience working within a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience in Health Care and/or Life Sciences is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong Excel capability and confidence in creative calculations and data analysis.
• Strong PowerPoint capability.

Responsibilities

• The Practice Manager works independently as well as in a collaborative team-based environment focused on providing exceptional support and responsiveness to lawyers and staff.
• Support the Firm’s HCLS Practice, assisting Practice leadership with respect to practice management, business and client development activities.
• Collaborate with lawyers and fellow staff to advance and execute Practice initiatives; implement, track and contribute to the success of related projects.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Teams

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 Services team sits at the intersection of practicing lawyers and administrative operations of the Firm. The Practice Manager works independently as well as in a collaborative and dynamic team-based environment that is focused on providing exceptional support and responsiveness to our lawyers and staff across the entire Firm. The Practice Manager is responsible for supporting the Firm’s HCLS Practice, assisting Practice leadership and Partners with respect to their Practice management, business and client development activities; working cooperatively with lawyers and fellow staff to advance and execute Practice initiatives; and implementing, tracking and contributing to the success of related short- and long-term projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum four years of experience working within a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience in Health Care and/or Life Sciences is a plus.
• Highly motivated and proactive.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel capability and confidence in creative calculations and data analysis.
• Strong PowerPoint capability.
• General knowledge of and familiarity with law firm practices.
• Strong service orientation and ability to work with a wide range of people on a global team.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond positively to changing priorities and timelines.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability and receptiveness to learn new systems and applications.
• Proficiency in general Office applications, i.e., Word, Outlook, and Teams.

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 Chicago position is $120,000 – $150,000.

Jones Day offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; Personal Assistance Program; 401(k) Retirement; Disability, and Life, Accident and Business Travel insurance; Life insurance, Backup Care and Tutoring for Dependents.

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer