Legal Administrative Assistant

Department: Litigation About Us: 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. Ballard Spahr LLP has an excellent opportunity for a legal administrative assistant with demonstrated litigation, technical and administrative skills to work in the Philadelphia office. The selected individual will support attorneys in the Litigation practice group by maintaining and processing case information, managing the progression of cases to final disposition, 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. The selected individual will work within a team of LAAs to liaison between lawyers, paralegals, and clients. 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. 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 Administrative Assistant within our Litigation department, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintaining schedules and calendars, making travel arrangements, and updating contacts. Heavy client interaction, organizational skill and calendaring are essential. 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. Ability to work on firm related sensitive matters while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Billing, travel coordination and expense reimbursement. Other work as needed. What We’re Looking For: Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members by assisting other LAAs and fee earners on a regular basis. Time Management: Effectively plan, prioritize, and organize work in order to complete assignments and meet deadlines. Growth Mindset: Self-motivated 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 deadline