Practice Manager, Real Estate - Practice Services

Jones Day; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Personal Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

Backup Care

Tutoring for Dependents

Job summary

Jones Day, a global law firm, seeks a motivated Practice Manager for the Firm’s Real Estate Practice. This role sits at the intersection of practicing lawyers and practice-specific administrative functions, in a collaborative team-based environment that delivers excellent service to lawyers, practices, the firm and clients.

You will support and collaborate with Practice Leaders, lead defined projects, and work with lawyers and staff to advance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Excellent written and oral communication, with editing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and general Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with Practice Leaders in their Practice management.
• Work cooperatively with lawyers and staff to advance Practice initiatives.
• Lead defined and ad hoc short- and long-term projects.
• Provide administrative functions for the Real Estate Practice in a collaborative setting.

Skills

Law firm experience

Editing

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Organizational skills

Communication

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:

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