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About Us: 
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 500 professional staff and paralegals across 15 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.
We have an entry-level opportunity available in the Philadelphia office for a Legal Support Assistant. The selected individual will provide administrative support to Legal Administrative Assistants, possess a mastery of organization skills, assume responsibility with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of their assigned authority, and champion and practice collaboration with all employees. While not essential, preference will be given to candidates with a work schedule of 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 5 days a week in the office.
Why Join Us?
<ul>
<li>
Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.
</li>
<li>
Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
</li>
<li>
Diversity: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
</li>
<li>
Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.
</li>
</ul>
Your Role: 
As a Legal Support Assistant, you will assist with general and legal administrative responsibilities such as:
<ul>
<li>
preparing, formatting, and editing correspondence and documents
</li>
<li>
assisting with preparing closing binders
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<li>
running reports
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filing documents manually and electronically
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<li>
entering time and preparing and submitting expense reports
</li>
</ul>
What We're Looking For: 
A proactive self-starter; able to work well both independently and within the Legal Support team. Demonstrated flexibility in responding to daily workflow demands, and maintaining the confidentiality of client and firm matters. The ability to produce high-quality work products in a fast-paced environment.
Required Experience:
Excellent technical, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential to be successful in this position. Candidates should be comfortable working in a large professional environment, and have a working knowledge of the firm's computer applications, document management system, and Microsoft Office, particularly with Word, Excel, and Outlook. A High school diploma or equivalent is required, college is a plus, and prior law firm or professional services experience is preferred. 
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.
Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply. The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Ballard Spahr LLP

Legal Support Assistant

About Us:
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with 600 lawyers and more than 500 business professionals and paralegals across 15 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.
We are seeking a paralegal who will support our litigation lawyers in Consumer Financial Services (CFS) and provide the highest quality of legal assistance to our clients. Come and work for a firm where 115 Ballard Spahr lawyers, and 52 firm practices were recognized in Chambers USA 2024. The lawyers in CFS advise on regulatory matters, assist in the design and documentation of credit products, and represent clients in class actions, government regulatory enforcement proceedings, and other lawsuits nationwide.
You will be responsible for managing, organizing, and storing client documents and data; promptly providing this information to internal legal teams; preparing case summaries and updates; drafting pleadings; coordinating docketing deadlines; submitting filings to state and federal courts; and act as a primary communicant with clients for this information on individual matters. 
As a paralegal, you will assume responsibility with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of your assigned authority. You will have the ability to work individually and as part of a team, and practice collaboration with firm employees across all offices.
 Why Join Us? 
<ul>
<li>
Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.
</li>
<li>
Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
</li>
<li>
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
</li>
<li>
Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.
</li>
</ul>
 Your Role: 
 As a Paralegal within our Litigation Department your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
<ul>
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Organizing and reviewing documents, including identification, redacting, coordinating photocopying/scanning, and proofreading.
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Utilizing litigation support software such as Relativity and Opus 2 to search for data and organizes information for attorneys.
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Conducting factual research: culling relevant information from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents, trade associations, etc.
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Assisting with preparation of motions: collecting relevant documents, assembling exhibits and preparing table of contents.
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Drafting certain pleadings and responses.
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Preparing witness binders containing interview memos, digests and relevant documents.
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Preparing for depositions, hearings and trials: gathering relevant documents and organizing exhibits.
</li>
</ul>
 What We're Looking For: 
<ul>
<li>
Energetic, detail-oriented individuals who are able to manage multiple priorities and understand the cycle of a transaction.
</li>
<li>
Proactive self-starters with demonstrated experience maintaining high quality work products in a fast-paced environment and within time constraints.
</li>
<li>
Strong writing and proofreading skills, oral communication skills, research, organizational and interpersonal skills.
</li>
<li>
A proven track record in preparing project schedules and monitoring deadlines and deliverables from various project parties.
</li>
</ul>
 Required Experience:
Four-year college degree preferred, or significant relevant work experience in place of college degree. Prior experience as a paralegal; paralegal certificate required. Previous experience working in a law firm or legal environment required. Demonstrated technology skills including software applications. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, document management systems and Kofax are required. Must be able to work overtime and travel to client and/or trial sites, as needed.
Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. Time worked in excess of 40 hours per week will be paid at time and one-half of the hourly rate. The salary range for this position is from $95,000 - $110,000 depending upon experience and location.
 Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.
Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.
The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Litigation Paralegal (CFS)

About Us:
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with 600 lawyers and more than 500 business professionals and paralegals across 15 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.
We are seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator to support our SQL Server database systems in test and production environments, both on-premise and in the cloud. Other responsibilities include ensuring backups are performed properly, monitoring performance and key system resources, and establishing and enforcing database policies.
Come and work for a firm where our team is committed to revolutionizing the practice of law and client service through cutting-edge technology. Our dedication to innovation has been recognized by The Legal Intelligencer, The Financial Times, BTI Consulting Group, and the National Law Journal.
Why Join Us? 
<ul>
<li>
Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.
</li>
<li>
Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
</li>
<li>
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
</li>
<li>
Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.
</li>
</ul>
Your Role: 
As a Senior Database Administrator within our Information Technology Department, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
<ul>
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Designing, configuring, and supporting database servers
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Monitoring and troubleshooting to effectively diagnose database problems
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Documenting all programs &amp; systems, including system changes and maintenance plans
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Planning for future SQL database needs
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Working with the applications team on the installation and testing of prospective applications and making recommendations for implementation.
</li>
</ul>
What We're Looking For: 
<ul>
<li>
Energetic, detail-oriented individuals who are able to manage multiple priorities and understand the cycle of a transaction.
</li>
<li>
Proactive self-starters with demonstrated experience maintaining high quality work products in a fast-paced environment and within time constraints.
</li>
<li>
Strong writing and proofreading skills, oral communication skills, research, organizational and interpersonal skills.
</li>
<li>
A proven track record in preparing project schedules and monitoring deadlines and deliverables from various project parties.
</li>
<li>
The ability to work beyond the standard scheduled hours, as needed.
</li>
</ul>
Required Experience:
Four-year college degree or a combination of education and related experience and 7+ years of relevant experience as a database administrator. Previous experience working in a law firm or professional services environment is preferred. Certification in MS SQL preferred.
Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. Time worked in excess of 40 hours per week will be paid at time and one-half of the hourly rate. The salary range for this position is from $90,000 - $110,000 depending upon experience and location.
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.
Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.
The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Senior Database Administrator

About Us:
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with 600 lawyers and more than 500 business professionals and paralegals across 15 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.
We are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to join our Real Estate department in the Philadelphia office. The selected individual will work within a team of LAAs to liaison between lawyers, paralegals, and clients. Experience working with real estate lawyers is a plus but not required. 
You must possess a mastery of technical and administrative skills, assume responsibility with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of your assigned authority, and both champion and practice collaboration with all employees. 
Why Join Us? 
<ul>
<li>
Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.
</li>
<li>
Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
</li>
<li>
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
</li>
<li>
Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.
</li>
</ul>
 Your Role: 
As a Legal Administrative Assistant within our Real Estate Department, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>
Provide overall legal administrative support, including extensive document production and coordinating closing materials.
</li>
<li>
Ensure fee earners' daily time entries are drafted in accordance with firm and client guidelines; and enter information into firm systems in a timely fashion. Prepare new business intake forms and open new client matters.
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Prepare and submit expense reimbursement diaries and process invoices.
</li>
<li>
Maintain schedules and calendars, make travel arrangements, update contacts, and do other work as needed.
</li>
</ul>
 What We're Looking For:
<ul>
<li>
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members by assisting other LAAs and fee earners on a regular basis.
</li>
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Time Management: Effectively plan, prioritize, and organize work in order to complete assignments and meet deadlines
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Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
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Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
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Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
</li>
</ul>
 Required Experience:
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience within a law firm or professional services industry and intermediate-level skills working with Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and billing systems.
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.
Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.
The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Legal Administrative Assistant

About Us: 
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with 600 lawyers and more than 500 business professionals and paralegals across 15 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.
Ballard Spahr has a great opportunity currently available for a dynamic and successful business development professional to join the Marketing team as a Business Development Manager (BDM) supporting the Intellectual Property (IP) department. This position reports to the Director of Business Development and offers a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office per week in any of these Ballard locations; Atlanta, Baltimore, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Washington DC, or Salt Lake City.
Why Join Us?
<ul>
<li>Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.</li>
<li>Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.</li>
<li>Diversity: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.</li>
<li>Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.</li>
</ul>
Your Role: 
You will be an important part of our Business Development and Marketing team and will work closely with the IP department leadership, practice group leaders, industry team leaders, Marketing department leadership, attorneys, and other marketing team members to support the development of new business and to deepen existing client relationships.
The BDM is responsible for developing and implementing business development plans, as well as identifying opportunities for current and potential clients. In addition, the BDM will be integral in building brand awareness for the firm, aligning those efforts with broader firm and department goals. Successful team members must be resilient, focused, creative, and demonstrate a collaborative and consultative working style.
As a Business Development Manager within our Intellectual Property Department you will:
<ul>
<li>Work with Department Chairs, Practice Group and Industry Team leaders to create and implement strategic business development plans and promoting the firm's services while understanding, addressing, and aligning our efforts with targets' and clients' objectives.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a rolling pipeline which tracks targets, opportunities, and progress updates to help attorneys achieve goals.</li>
<li>Provide business development coaching in group and one-on-one settings and support lawyers in the development of their individual attorney business development plans.</li>
<li>Assist with the development and management of practice group and industry team marketing budgets, including providing insight into the return on investment of expenditures.</li>
<li>Provide ongoing marketing research, competitive intelligence and analysis; gather intelligence on emerging market and industry trends to provide attorneys with an understanding of the competitive landscape and to position the firm for increased effectiveness in winning new business.</li>
<li>Provide strategic guidance to attorneys and collaborate with the Proposal Team on relevant content and positioning for pitch materials, proposals, and RFP responses; and occasionally lead proposal responses.</li>
</ul>
 What We're Looking For: 
The ideal candidate will demonstrate independent judgment, strategic and diplomatic thinking and have the ability to lead business development efforts while building consensus. The ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines, combined with a strong work ethic and a team player attitude are indispensable.
Required Experience: 
Requirements include a college degree with 5+ years of experience in legal marketing; excellent writing, editing, communication (oral and written), project management, interpersonal, and analytical skills; strong computer proficiency a must (including knowledge of CRMs and marketing databases), significant business knowledge and experience; and an intense client service attitude. Some travel may be required. Prior law firm experience supporting IP practices is required.
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.
Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. The salary range for this position is from $130 to $150k depending upon experience and location.
Resume, cover letter and salary requirements are required. 
Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.
The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Business Development Manager

About Us: 
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with 600 lawyers and more than 500 business professionals and paralegals across 15 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.
Ballard Spahr has a great opportunity currently available for a dynamic and successful business development professional to join the Marketing team as a Business Development Manager (BDM) supporting the Intellectual Property (IP) department. This position reports to the Director of Business Development and offers a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office per week in any of these Ballard locations; Atlanta, Baltimore, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Washington DC, or Salt Lake City.
Why Join Us?
<ul>
<li>Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.</li>
<li>Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.</li>
<li>Diversity: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.</li>
<li>Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.</li>
</ul>
Your Role: 
You will be an important part of our Marketing and Business Development team and will work closely with the IP department leadership, practice group leaders, industry team leaders, Marketing department leadership, attorneys, and other marketing team members to support the development of new business and to deepen existing client relationships.
The BDM is responsible for developing and implementing business development plans, as well as identifying opportunities for current and potential clients. In addition, the BDM will be integral in building brand awareness for the firm, aligning those efforts with broader firm and department goals. Successful team members must be resilient, focused, creative, and demonstrate a collaborative and consultative working style.
As a Business Development Manager within our Intellectual Property Department you will:
<ul>
<li>Work with Department Chairs, Practice Group and Industry Team leaders to create and implement strategic business development plans and promoting the firm's services while understanding, addressing, and aligning our efforts with targets' and clients' objectives.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a rolling pipeline which tracks targets, opportunities, and progress updates to help attorneys achieve goals.</li>
<li>Provide business development coaching in group and one-on-one settings and support lawyers in the development of their individual attorney business development plans.</li>
<li>Assist with the development and management of practice group and industry team marketing budgets, including providing insight into the return on investment of expenditures.</li>
<li>Provide ongoing marketing research, competitive intelligence and analysis; gather intelligence on emerging market and industry trends to provide attorneys with an understanding of the competitive landscape and to position the firm for increased effectiveness in winning new business.</li>
<li>Provide strategic guidance to attorneys and collaborate with the Proposal Team on relevant content and positioning for pitch materials, proposals, and RFP responses; and occasionally lead proposal responses.</li>
</ul>
What We're Looking For: 
The ideal candidate will demonstrate independent judgment, strategic and diplomatic thinking and have the ability to lead business development efforts while building consensus. The ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines, combined with a strong work ethic and a team player attitude are indispensable.
Required Experience: 
Requirements include a college degree with 5+ years of experience in legal marketing; excellent writing, editing, communication (oral and written), project management, interpersonal, and analytical skills; strong computer proficiency a must (including knowledge of CRMs and marketing databases), significant business knowledge and experience; and an intense client service attitude. Some travel may be required. Prior law firm experience supporting IP practices is required.
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.
Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. The salary range for this position is from $130 to $150k depending upon experience and location.
Resume, cover letter and salary requirements are required. 
Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.
The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

About Us:
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with 600 lawyers and more than 500 business professionals and paralegals across 15 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.
We are seeking a corporate paralegal who will support our lawyers in financial services mergers and acquisitions and financing areas and provide the highest quality of legal assistance to our clients. Come and work for a firm that received 26 National Tier One rankings in the 2024 Best Law Firms report and has been named Law Firm of the Year in Media Law, the only law firm in the country to receive that accolade. The lawyers in M&amp;A represent buyers and sellers of all sizes, ranging from small, privately held companies to multinational public companies and private equity funds in transactions that span the lower-middle and middle markets to multi-billion dollar mergers.
As a paralegal, you will assume responsibility with minimal supervision, and exercise initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of your assigned authority. You will have the ability to work individually and as part of a team and practice collaboration with firm employees across all offices.
 Why Join Us? 
Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.
Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth. 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that significantly affect legal practice and client service.
Your Role: 
 As a Paralegal within our Business and Transactions Department your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>
Preparing closing documentation, including drafting, organizing, proofreading and assembling documents.
</li>
<li>
Preparing mergers and acquisitions documents, general corporate documents, including corporate approvals, and financing documents.
</li>
<li>
Preparing applications to state and federal regulators.
</li>
<li>
Conducting, organizing, reviewing and summarizing due diligence documents, including preparation of due diligence checklists, coordinating and tracking receipt of due diligence documents and preparation of disclosure schedules and related documents.
</li>
<li>
Preparing closing checklist and tracking closing related items.
</li>
<li>
Researching industry databases and applicable law.
</li>
<li>
Traveling to client sites as needed.
</li>
</ul>
 What We're Looking For: 
<ul>
<li>
Energetic, detail-oriented individuals who are able to manage multiple priorities and understand the cycle of a transaction.
</li>
<li>
Proactive self-starters with demonstrated experience maintaining high quality work products in a fast-paced environment and within time constraints.
</li>
<li>
Strong writing and proofreading skills, oral communication skills, research, organizational and interpersonal skills.
</li>
<li>
A proven track record in preparing project schedules and monitoring deadlines and deliverables from various project parties.
</li>
</ul>
 Required Experience:
Four-year college degree and prior experience as a paralegal; paralegal certificate preferred. Significant relevant work experience may be substituted for a college degree. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, document management systems, and Kofax are required. Must be able to work overtime and travel to client and/or trial sites, as needed.
 Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.
Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.
The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Paralegal

About Us:
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with 600 lawyers and more than 500 business professionals and paralegals across 15 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.
We are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to join our Real Estate department in the Philadelphia office. The selected individual will work within a team of LAAs to liaison between lawyers, paralegals, and clients. Experience working with real estate lawyers is a plus but not required. 
You must possess a mastery of technical and administrative skills, assume responsibility with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of your assigned authority, and both champion and practice collaboration with all employees. This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 4 days a week in the office.
Why Join Us? 
<ul>
<li>
Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.
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Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
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Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.
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Your Role: 
As a Legal Administrative Assistant within our Real Estate Department, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Provide overall legal administrative support, including extensive document production and coordinating closing materials.
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Ensure fee earners' daily time entries are drafted in accordance with firm and client guidelines; and enter information into firm systems in a timely fashion. Prepare new business intake forms and open new client matters.
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Prepare and submit expense reimbursement diaries and process invoices.
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Maintain schedules and calendars, make travel arrangements, update contacts, and do other work as needed.
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What We're Looking For:
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Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members by assisting other LAAs and fee earners on a regular basis.
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Time Management: Effectively plan, prioritize, and organize work in order to complete assignments and meet deadlines
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Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
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Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
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Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
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Required Experience:
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience within a law firm or professional services industry and intermediate-level skills working with Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and billing systems.
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.
Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.
The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

About Us:
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with 600 lawyers and more than 500 business professionals and paralegals across 15 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.
We are seeking an entry-level Legal Support Assistant (LSA) to support the Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) teams by performing a variety of legal and administrative duties and working on multiple assignments, work processes, and projects. This position is remote if located in close proximity to one of our offices. The shift being considered for this role is Monday - Friday 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET, (40 hours a week). Hours will be different during training.
Why Join Us? 
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Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.
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Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
</li>
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Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.
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Your Role:
As a Legal Support Assistant within our AST team, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Preparing mailings, filing documents (physical and electronic), creating and updating pleadings, entering time, and processing narrative edits.
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Preparing check requests, submitting expense reports, coordinating conference room services, and travel requests.
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Preparing and formatting correspondence and documents, converting PDFs to Word documents, conducting blackline/redline documents, and assisting with preparing closing/hearing binders.
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Reviewing, editing, and invoicing of proformas, running monthly reports, and pulling documents from the Court or Recorder website.
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What We're Looking For: 
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Growth Mindset: Agile, self-motivated and highly collaborative with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
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Initiative: Develop a thorough understanding of firm and practice specific administrative processes, procedures and information technology systems. ​
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Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
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Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
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Judgement and Problem Solving Skills: Think strategically, giving careful attention to detail.
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Teamwork: Demonstrated flexibility with responding to daily workflow demands.
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Required Experience:
Previous experience working in a legal environment or professional services firm is preferred. Top-notch accuracy, spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills are needed to prepare and process correspondence and documents. Superior organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and interpersonal skills required. Technical proficiency at the intermediate level with Microsoft Office 2016 and a level of ability to obtain a comfort level with firm systems and applications. Building constructive and collaborative working relationships and demonstrating flexibility is vital.
Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. Time worked in excess of 40 hours per week will be paid at time and one-half of the hourly rate. The salary range for this position is from $50,000 - $60,000 depending on experience and location.
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.
Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.
The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Legal Suport Assistant

Department: Administrative Resource Center
Ballard Spahr has a new opportunity available for an ARC Coordinator within our Administrative Resource Center. The ARC Coordinator will provide document production, administrative and clerical support to lawyers, support and administrative staff on a firm wide basis. Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day operations of the firm's Administrative Center to ensure the timely completion of workflow requests.
The ARC Coordinator will:
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Monitor service and resource requests system queues utilizing ServiceNow, BigHand, telephone and voicemail, MS Teams, and fax boxes.
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Assess workflow priorities, including managing work assignments and monitoring special projects.
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Ensure adequate staffing to meet demand, including the need for overtime.
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Ensure quality control through proofreading and editing of work product, including MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and pdf documents.
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Assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance user services, participate in recruiting and training new ARC personnel, and provide support to management regarding staff performance.
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This position requires the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the firm. The ability to assess and prioritize workflow and anticipate and effectively troubleshoot problems is essential. 3+ years' experience in law firm operations, Practice Support or Word Processing preferred.
Substantial word processing and legal experience required. Advanced knowledge of computer applications and document management systems, including but not limited to MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), and Kofax Power PDF required. Experience with legal-specific software (AIA, iManage, WorkShare, BigHand) highly desirable. Familiarity with legal terminology and forms preferred. Prior law firm supervisory or management experience a plus. 
Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program.. Time worked in excess of 40 hours per week will be paid at time and one-half of the hourly rate. The salary range for this position is from $70,000 - $80,000, depending on experience and location. This position is fully remote.
Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.
The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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