Paralegal

About Us:

Ballard Spahr which recently combined with Lane Powell, is a national 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. 

We are seeking a corporate paralegal who will support our lawyers in our Business and Transactions Department and provide the highest quality legal assistance to our clients. The ideal candidate would have significant experience in and a strong understanding of (1) corporate law; and (2) business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.

As a paralegal, you will assume responsibility with minimal supervision, and exercise initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of your assigned authority.  You will have the ability to work individually and as part of a team and practice collaboration with firm personnel across all offices. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, based in our Portland office.

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 corporate paralegal within our Business and Transactions Department you will:

• Support our mergers and acquisitions practice.

• Act as liaison with clients and attorneys; respond to client requests for information and/or materials; coordinate with client on case-related documents.

• Prepare closing documentation, including drafting, organizing, proofreading and assembling documents. 

• Prepare mergers and acquisitions documents, venture capital and other financing documents, general corporate documents, including corporate approvals.

• Prepare applications to state and federal regulators.

• Conduct, organize, review and summarize due diligence documents, including preparation of due diligence checklists, coordinating and tracking receipt of due diligence documents and preparation of disclosure schedules and related documents.

• Prepare closing checklists and track closing related items, and performing post-closing follow-up as needed.

• Keep a daily time record accurately describing the work performed and the amount of time expended on various matters for accountability and client billing purposes and maintain accurate records of hours worked for payroll purposes; track monthly hours and productivity.

What We’re Looking For:

• Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving. Proactive self-starter who demonstrates the ability to perform with minimal attorney supervision. Able to anticipate problems and issues, and exercise independent judgment to make sound, justifiable decisions, and take action in solving problems while knowing when and to whom to escalate issues.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities along with research, organizational and interpersonal skills. Able to effectively work in a multi-office, culturally and educationally diverse environment.

• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

• Interpersonal: Show genuine sensitivity to the needs and capabilities of others. Treat others with respect, professionalism, and consideration. Handle sensitive or difficult issues with confidence and professionalism.

Required Experience:

Paralegal experience, preferably 10 years, including corporate paralegal experience, required. Four-year college degree and paralegal certificate preferred. Must have intermediate-level skills working with Microsoft Office applications, document management systems, and time-keeping software. Must be able to work overtime as needed.

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.