Legal Support Assistant

Ballard Spahr • Wilmington, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ballard Spahr is hiring an entry-level Legal Support Assistant for its Delaware office. The role supports Legal Administrative Assistants with general office and legal administrative work. The position is based in the office five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively, adapt to changing workflow demands, protect the confidentiality of client and firm matters, and maintain high-quality work in a fast-paced professional environment.

Ballard Spahr describes its workplace as an innovative environment with executive leadership support and visibility, opportunities for continuous learning and career growth, and Business Resource Groups. The firm encourages applicants from all backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the Legal Support team.
• Flexibility in responding to daily workflow demands.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of client and firm matters.
• Ability to maintain high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working in a large professional environment.
• Working knowledge of the firm’s computer applications, document management system, and Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-motivation, a growth mindset, and interest in continuous learning and problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• College education.
• Prior law firm or professional services experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and edit correspondence and documents.
• Assist with preparing closing binders.
• Run reports.
• File documents manually and electronically.
• Enter time and prepare and submit expense reports.
• Complete other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
• Support Legal Administrative Assistants with general office and legal administrative responsibilities.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package; details are available in the Careers section of the firm’s website.
• Continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
• Opportunity to join a Business Resource Group.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED