Legal Support Specialist

Overview

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.

As part of a team, the Legal Support Specialist is responsible for providing support to attorneys and other specialized assistance to administrative personnel. Primary responsibilities include preparing, proofreading, and editing legal documents, document formatting, processing new business requests and opening new matters, file management, conference and travel arrangements, expense report processing, time entry, and other duties as required. The hours for this position are from 9:00 – 5:30 PM, Monday – Friday.

Must be available for occasional overtime as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree or some combination of undergraduate course work and training preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a legal environment.
• Litigation experience, including e-filing (State and Federal), is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer