Executive Assistant/Practice Specialist

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 the legal operations of the Firm. The Specialist supports a partner with a prominent practice and extensive relationships across the business and political communities. This position drives efficiency, protects confidentiality, and leverages connections to advance client and firm objectives.

Additional responsibilities include: Manage a complex calendar and priorities across time zones ensuring proper sequencing of meetings, deadlines, and travel; Prepare and distribute agendas, briefing materials, talking points, stakeholder mapping, minutes, and action tracking; Draft and refine correspondence; manage high-touch communications; maintain CRM data; coordinate outreach, events, and relationship touches; Organize internal/external meetings, client events, and speaking engagements; coordinate with government, corporate, and trade association contacts; Plan travel including detailed itineraries, changes-on-the-fly, expense reporting; Serve as gatekeeper and perform information triage with utmost discretion; manage confidential/sensitive information.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years supporting senior partners in a law firm and/or high-ranking government officials; experience in Washington, D.C. strongly preferred.
• Proven success managing high-volume, high-stakes schedules and communications with high-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and diplomatic communication skills.
• Demonstrate judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism.

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, D.C. position is $85,000 – $115,000.

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer