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Legal Support Assistant

Ballard Spahr LLPSeattle, WashingtonFull-time
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Compensation$52K - 62K a year

Supporting legal administrative tasks including document preparation, filing, and record management. | High school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in law firm or professional services, and proficiency in MS Office. | Department: Unassigned About Us: Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 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. We have an exciting opportunity available in our Seattle office for a Legal Support Assistant to support our legal administrative assistants (LAAs). The selected individual will provide support with document production, file organization, records management, and mailings. Candidates considered must be able to work well both independently and within a team and have demonstrated experience maintaining a high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position is 5 days a week in the office. The selected individual will work within a team of LAAs, sharing overflow responsibility and support to all timekeepers. 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 Support Assistant, you will assist with general and legal administrative responsibilities such as: Preparing, formatting, and editing Excel spreadsheets, PDFs, and documents. Bates numbering, binder and exhibit preparation, and document management. Printing and copying documents and mail preparation. Filing documents manually and electronically. Entering time and preparing and tracking expense reports. What We’re Looking For: 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 deadlines independently. 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. 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. Excellent technical, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential to be successful in this position. The targeted salary range for this position is from $52,000 – $62,000, which reflects the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as the candidate’s experience and qualifications. 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. 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. The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position. Ballard Spahr LLP, an AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 19 U.S. offices, serves clients across industry sectors in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. We partner with clients—from startups to Fortune 500 companies, governments, and nonprofit organizations—to deliver the strategic counsel, powerful advocacy, and dynamic thinking that helps them overcome challenges, protect what’s important, and position for future success. The firm combines a comprehensive scope of practice with strong regional market knowledge. And we are nationally recognized in the development and use of innovative technology to drive efficiency, transparency, and results. Please visit www.ballardspahr.com.

Document management
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Organization and file coordination
Direct Apply
Posted 8 days ago
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Conflicts and Business Intake Analyst

Ballard Spahr LLPWashington, District of Columbia, Baltimore, Maryland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Salt Lake City, UtahFull-time
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Compensation$65K - 72K a year

Perform conflict searches, review new matter intake forms, and maintain data in firm systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance. | Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate, strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ability to handle confidential data with discretion. | Department: Risk Management About Us: Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 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 seeks to hire a customer service and detail-oriented Conflicts and Business Intake Analyst. This position serves as an integral member of the firm-wide business intake team within the Risk Management Department, supporting multiple business-critical processes. This position will collaborate closely with members of both the Conflicts and Business Intake team and the Centralized Conflicts Clearance team. This position is remote for candidates located in states where Ballard Spahr has a presence, with the expectation of onsite attendance as needed. Further, candidates must be able to work one shift per week from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. After training, candidates will be required to provide on-call weekend coverage for about 10 weekends per year and share holiday coverage with the team. 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 Conflicts and Business Intake Analyst, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conducting quality control reviews of new matter intake forms, ensuring submissions are accurate, complete, and compliant with firm policies and procedures. Performing conflict searches for new clients and matters, as well as reviewing and analyzing results for each party, in an efficient and timely manner. Having a working knowledge of the Risk Management Departments procedures and understanding the conflicts request workflows. Using third party resources and databases to research entities and parent companies. Communicating with lawyers and legal administrative assistants and helping them with questions regarding matter opening procedures. Maintaining client, matter, and related party data in the Firm’s software systems. Handling of confidential data and communications with a high degree of discretion at all times. What We’re Looking For: Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving. Time Management: Proactively complete work assignments while adapting to change. Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently. Required Experience: Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate. Previous law firm experience is preferred but not required. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills, along with a professional manner are required. Excellent proofreading skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with Intapp Intake & Conflicts (collectively Intapp Open) and 3E/Elite is a plus. Demonstration of sound judgment in managing your assignments in relation to Firm and department priorities. Exhibition of initiative and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment, while being able to work independently. The targeted salary range for this position is from $65,000– $72,000, which reflects the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. 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. 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. The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position. Ballard Spahr LLP, an AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 19 U.S. offices, serves clients across industry sectors in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. We partner with clients—from startups to Fortune 500 companies, governments, and nonprofit organizations—to deliver the strategic counsel, powerful advocacy, and dynamic thinking that helps them overcome challenges, protect what’s important, and position for future success. The firm combines a comprehensive scope of practice with strong regional market knowledge. And we are nationally recognized in the development and use of innovative technology to drive efficiency, transparency, and results. Please visit www.ballardspahr.com.

Attention to detail
Research skills
Communication skills
Direct Apply
Posted 8 days ago
Ballard Spahr LLP

Legal Support Assistant

Ballard Spahr LLPSeattle, WAFull-time
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Compensation$52K - 62K a year

Supporting legal administrative tasks such as document preparation, filing, Bates numbering, and expense tracking. | High school diploma or equivalent, experience with document management and Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills. | Department: Unassigned About Us: Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 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. We have an exciting opportunity available in our Seattle office for a Legal Support Assistant to support our legal administrative assistants (LAAs). The selected individual will provide support with document production, file organization, records management, and mailings. Candidates considered must be able to work well both independently and within a team and have demonstrated experience maintaining a high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position is 5 days a week in the office. The selected individual will work within a team of LAAs, sharing overflow responsibility and support to all timekeepers. 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 Support Assistant, you will assist with general and legal administrative responsibilities such as: • Preparing, formatting, and editing Excel spreadsheets, PDFs, and documents. • Bates numbering, binder and exhibit preparation, and document management. • Printing and copying documents and mail preparation. • Filing documents manually and electronically. • Entering time and preparing and tracking expense reports. What We're Looking For: • 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 deadlines independently. 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. 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. Excellent technical, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential to be successful in this position. The targeted salary range for this position is from $52,000 - $62,000, which reflects the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as the candidate's experience and qualifications. 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. 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. The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Document Management
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Administrative Support
Verified Source
Posted 8 days ago
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Senior Business Development Manager, Finance & Real Estate

Ballard Spahr LLPWashington, District of Columbia, Baltimore, Maryland, Portland, Oregon, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaFull-time
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Compensation$165K - 180K a year

Lead and coordinate business development and marketing strategies across legal practices, fostering stakeholder engagement and promoting firm services. | Requires at least 7 years of experience in professional services marketing or business development, preferably in law firms, with strong communication, project management, and client relationship skills. | Department: Marketing/Communications 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 is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Business Development Manager to join our Marketing leadership team. This highly visible role is central to driving business development and marketing strategies across the firm’s practices. Working closely with department, practice, and industry leaders—as well as attorneys, BD colleagues, and internal operational teams, you will help advance firmwide growth, client retention, and market expansion goals. The ideal candidate is collaborative, proactive, resilient, and consultative, with a strong ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. This role also provides leadership within the Business Development team by coaching and supporting BD Managers and modeling cross‑practice collaboration. This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the office if located in a state with a Ballard presence. 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 Senior Business Development Manager within our Marketing/Business Development team you will: Partner with senior BD leadership to implement best practices, experience management protocols, and quality standards. Model collaborative leadership across practices, markets, and internal teams. Demonstrate professionalism, engagement, and strategic thinking in all interactions. Share insights, ideas, and best practices to drive alignment across the BD team. Promote the firm’s services while aligning with client priorities Develop individual attorney business development plans. Coordinate BD efforts across practices and industries, ensuring communication of opportunities and outcomes. Assist with developing and managing practice and office marketing budgets, providing ROI insights. Partner with Communications and PR teams to identify media opportunities. Lead efforts to promote thought leadership and attorney expertise. What We’re Looking For: 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 deadlines independently Required Experience: The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and bring at least seven years of experience in professional services, marketing or business development, with law firm experience strongly preferred. Experience in the finance and real estate sectors is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, along with strong project management, analytical, and interpersonal abilities. High proficiency in MS Office is required, and familiarity with CRM tools such as Interaction is a plus. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, a client‑service mindset, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a collaborative, team‑oriented approach. The position may require occasional travel and the flexibility to work beyond standard hours, and regular, predictable attendance is essential The salary range for this position is from $165,000 – $180,000, which reflects the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. 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. 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. The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position. Ballard Spahr LLP, an AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices, serves clients across industry sectors in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. We partner with clients—from startups to Fortune 500 companies, governments, and nonprofit organizations—to deliver the strategic counsel, powerful advocacy, and dynamic thinking that helps them overcome challenges, protect what’s important, and position for future success. The firm combines a comprehensive scope of practice with strong regional market knowledge. And we are nationally recognized in the development and use of innovative technology to drive efficiency, transparency, and results. Please visit www.ballardspahr.com.

Strategic Communications
Media & Public Relations
Crisis & Emergency Communications
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Posted 22 days ago
Ballard Spahr LLP

E-Billing Specialist

Ballard Spahr LLPAnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$65K - 75K a year

Manage daily and monthly electronic billing workflows, collaborate with lawyers and pricing teams, and ensure timely submission of billing information. | Minimum two years electronic billing experience in professional services, proficiency with legal billing platforms, strong communication and technical skills, and ability to work overtime. | Department: Accounting and Financial Management 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. Are you detail-oriented and tech-savvy, with experience in a legal environment? Join our team as an Electronic Billing Specialist! In this role, you will manage the daily and monthly electronic billing workflow, working with both our client accounting system and additional e-billing applications. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy collaborating across teams, and are passionate about accuracy in billing processes, this is the role for you! 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 an E-Billing Specialist, within our Accounting and Financial Management Department, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Working closely with lawyers and assistants to obtain accrual information. Submit estimates/accruals monthly (by deadline). Working with the Pricing Team to submit new timekeepers/rates to various e-billing vendor sites. Assisting other team members to ensure that all client and department deadlines are met. What We’re Looking For: Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving. Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills are essential; you'll need clear written and verbal communication abilities to thrive in this highly interactive position. Detail-Oriented: Think strategically—balancing attention to detail with prioritization of tasks—and excel under tight deadlines without losing focus or accuracy. Team Player: A team player who enjoys working collaboratively alongside other motivated professionals to help achieve both firm-wide and departmental objectives. Core Professional Traits: Assertive, ambitious, resourceful, and eager to learn independently while demonstrating strong analytical skills and effective problem-solving abilities. Required Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required, including a minimum of two years of electronic billing in a professional services environment; experience in legal or insurance industry is a plus. A strong background with widely used billing platforms such as Serengeti, Tymetrix, Collaborati, and CounselLink, including but not limited to E-Billing Hub. Demonstrated technical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, Word. Must be comfortable with systems in general, familiarity with Elite 3E a plus. Ability to work overtime as needed to perform the essential functions of this position. Remote work is allowed for candidates in states with a Ballard office. 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, 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 $65,000 - $75,000 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. The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position. Ballard Spahr LLP, an AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices, serves clients across industry sectors in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. We partner with clients—from startups to Fortune 500 companies, governments, and nonprofit organizations—to deliver the strategic counsel, powerful advocacy, and dynamic thinking that helps them overcome challenges, protect what’s important, and position for future success. The firm combines a comprehensive scope of practice with strong regional market knowledge. And we are nationally recognized in the development and use of innovative technology to drive efficiency, transparency, and results. Please visit www.ballardspahr.com.

Electronic billing
Serengeti
Tymetrix
Collaborati
CounselLink
E-Billing Hub
Microsoft Excel (pivot tables)
Microsoft Word
Elite 3E (familiarity preferred)
Verified Source
Posted 6 months ago

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