Jobs at Ballard Spahr LLP

Provide litigation-focused administrative support: manage calendars, client contact, travel and billing, maintain electronic case files, assist with e-filing and document management, and coordinate between attorneys, paralegals, and clients while preserving confidentiality.

Provide litigation-focused administrative support: manage calendars and travel, handle client intake and electronic file maintenance, prepare and e-file court documents, coordinate billing and expenses, and assist attorneys and billing specialists to advance cases to final disposition.

Perform pricing analysis and profitability modeling to support engagement pricing and RFP responses. Develop financial models and alternative fee arrangements, set billing rates using benchmarking and internal analytics, and produce standard and ad-hoc financial reports. Collaborate with lawyers, practice groups, marketing, and finance to inform pricing strategy and improve revenue performance.

Provide high-quality corporate and M&A paralegal support: prepare and review transaction and closing documents, coordinate due diligence, liaise with clients and attorneys, track closing items, maintain time and billing records, and perform post-closing follow-up with minimal supervision.

Lead design and delivery of competency-based learning programs for attorneys; conduct training needs assessments; build curricula and job aids; facilitate training; manage learning systems and content; measure program effectiveness and recommend improvements while partnering with leadership and HR.

Coordinate attorney recruiting and onboarding operations: manage applicant tracking (Flo), schedule interviews, handle candidate communications, process pre-employment paperwork and recruiting expenses, maintain metrics, support orientation and integration, and assist Talent Team projects and employer branding.

The ARC Operations Manager oversees document services operations, manages intake requests, coordinates workflow, ensures quality, assesses performance, and provides information to management.

The Director of Partner Recruiting leads the lateral partner recruitment strategy, collaborates with firm leadership, and manages the recruiting lifecycle while ensuring effective onboarding and integration of new partners.

Provide administrative support to legal administrative assistants and timekeepers including document production, formatting and editing spreadsheets/PDFs, binder and exhibit prep, printing/copying, mailings, manual and electronic filing, and entering/tracking time and expense reports. Work within a team handling overflow and maintain high-quality work in a fast-paced office environment.

As a Trusts and Estates Paralegal, you will manage probate documents, administer estates, maintain financial records, and prepare tax returns and distribution schedules.

As a Recruiting Coordinator, you will assist in recruiting processes, including scheduling interviews, handling assessments, managing onboarding documentation, and supporting communication between candidates and the recruitment team.

The Senior Writer and Editor will oversee internal communications, support executive communications, and develop content for the intranet while collaborating with various teams.

Provide administrative and litigation support: manage case files, prepare and e-file court documents, maintain attorney calendars, handle billing/time entries, coordinate travel and expenses, support client intake, and deliver high-quality client service in a fast-paced law firm.

The Corporate Paralegal will assist lawyers in corporate law, venture capital transactions, and M&A, preparing documents, liaising with clients, conducting due diligence, and maintaining records.

Lead San Francisco office operations by managing the direct support team lifecycle, developing systems and policies, overseeing budget and facilities (including construction), coordinating events and community engagement, managing vendor relationships, supporting the Office Managing Partner, and driving office initiatives.