Practice Manager, Real Estate - Practice Services

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

Job summary

Jones Day is seeking a motivated Practice Manager for the Firm’s global Real Estate Practice. This role sits between practicing lawyers and administrative functions, delivering service excellence through collaborative teamwork across practices and regions.

Responsibilities include supporting Practice Leaders, managing projects, and driving initiatives while maintaining high standards of organization, communication, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience working within a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an eye for editing.
• Exceptional 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.

Responsibilities

• The Practice Manager will support and collaborate with Practice Leaders in Practice management, work cooperatively with lawyers and staff to advance and execute Practice initiatives, and lead defined and ad hoc projects.
• The role requires partnering with a global team to deliver exceptional service to lawyers, practices, the firm, and clients.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Global teamwork

Proactive

Data analysis

Editing

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:

Jones Day is seeking a motivated individual to join our Practice Services team as a Practice Manager for the Firm’s global Real Estate Practice. Our Practice Services team sits at the intersection of practicing lawyers and performing Practice-specific administrative functions of the Firm. We work in a collaborative and dynamic team-based environment that is focused on providing excellent service to our lawyers, practices, firm and clients. The Practice Manager will be responsible for supporting and collaborating with Practice Leaders in their Practice management; working cooperatively with lawyers and fellow staff to advance and execute Practice initiatives; and proactively identifying, leading and taking ownership of defined and ad hoc short- and long-term projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of experience working within a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Highly motivated and proactive.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an eye for editing.
• Exceptional 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