Practice Manager, Health Care & Life Sciences - Practice Services

Jones Day; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Day is seeking a Practice Manager to support the HCLS Practice, assist leadership with practice management, business and client development activities, and work collaboratively with lawyers and staff across the Firm. The role focuses on advancing initiatives and executing strategic projects to enhance client service.

The position requires strong communication, organizational and data-analysis skills, with experience in health care or life sciences preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience in Health Care and/or Life Sciences is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel capability and data analysis.
• Strong PowerPoint capability.
• General knowledge of law firm practices.
• Strong service orientation and ability to work with a global team.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing timelines.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Willingness to learn new systems and applications.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Firm’s HCLS Practice management and leadership with practice initiatives.
• Assist with business and client development activities.
• Collaborate with lawyers and staff across the Firm to advance projects.
• Implement, track and contribute to short- and long-term initiatives.

Skills

Years of experience

Healthcare/Life sciences

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Office applications

Team collaboration

Learning new systems

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

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer