Legal Support Assistant

Department: Litigation

About Us:

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 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 LLP has an entry-level opportunity for a legal support assistant in the Los Angeles office. 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. This position will primarily work onsite in our Los Angeles office; there may be later opportunities for periodic remote work.

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 make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Your Role:

As a Legal Support Assistant, you will assist with general and legal administrative responsibilities such as:

• preparing, formatting, and editing correspondence and documents

• assisting with preparing closing binders

• running reports

• filing documents manually and electronically

• entering time and preparing and submitting expense reports

What We’re Looking For:

• Growth Mindset: proactive self-starter; able to work well both independently and within the Legal Support team

• Communication: Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication abilities

• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high-quality work product while managing multiple priorities and deadlines independently

• Teamwork: Demonstrated flexibility with responding to daily workflow demands

Required Experience:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, a college degree is a plus, and prior law firm or professional services experience is preferred.  Excellent technical and organizational skills are essential to success in this position. Candidates should be comfortable working in a large professional environment and have working knowledge of the firm’s computer applications, document management system, and Microsoft Office, particularly with Word, Excel, and Outlook.  

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 $55,000 - $65,000 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.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of 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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