Legal Administrative Assistant
About The Position
Ballard Spahr LLP has an excellent opportunity for a legal administrative assistant with demonstrated litigation, technical, and administrative skills to work in our Washington, D.C. office. The selected individual will work within a team of LAAs to support the progression of cases to final disposition by creating electronic files, preparing and processing correspondence, memoranda, and complex legal documents, and performing other administrative functions. This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the office. Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience.
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office 2016, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with the State and Federal court systems is required.
- Top-notch accuracy, spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to multitask is essential for success in this role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with e-filing, document management, and time and billing systems is preferred.
- A willingness to take innovative approaches to administrative support will be considered a plus.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining schedules and calendars, making travel arrangements, and updating contacts.
- Working closely with attorneys and billing specialists on complex billing matters.
- New client intake and file maintenance utilizing the firm's electronic records management system.
- Preparing documents for state and federal court filings, including discovery requests and responses, letters, pleadings, motions, and documents, as well as e-filing in various state and federal courts, both trial and appellate.
- Billing, travel coordination, and expense reimbursement.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
