Legal Support Assistant

Ballard Spahr LLP • Washington, DC

1d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Remote

About The Position

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking an entry-level Legal Support Assistant (LSA) to support the Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) with the AST team by performing a variety of legal and administrative duties and working on multiple assignments, work processes and projects. This position is fully remote and is 40 hours per week. The hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST.

Requirements

• Growth Mindset: Agile, self-motivated and highly collaborative with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, college is a plus and prior law firm or professional services experience is preferred.
• 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 working knowledge of the firm’s computer applications, document management system, and Microsoft Office, particularly with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Preparing mailings, filing documents (physical and electronic), creating and updating pleadings, entering time and processing narrative edits.
• Preparing check requests, submitting expense reports, coordinating conference room services and travel requests.
• Preparing and formatting correspondence and documents, converting PDFs to Word documents, conducting blackline/redline documents and assisting with preparing closing/hearing binders.
• Reviewing, editing and invoicing of proformas, running monthly reports and pulling documents from the Court or Recorder website.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package. A summary of available benefits can be found here in the Careers section of the Firm’s website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees