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- Screens and filters incoming mail; handles or redirects items to the appropriate person; assists in the tracking and management of return communications.
- Assists with proper intake of new clients and client matters.
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Description
Department: LitigationBallard Spahr LLP has an excellent opportunity for a legal administrative assistant with demonstrated technical, administrative, and executive support skills to support an experienced litigation Partner, as well as other lawyers/legal teams, from our Philadelphia office. This role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, juggling multiple critical requests across internal and external clients, and the ability to proactively anticipate lawyer and client needs. A high level of integrity and professionalism is critical.
Essential responsibilities include:
Internal and External Communications
Billing and New Client and Matter Intake
Calendar Management and Meeting Logistics
Travel
Office Organization
Litigation Support
Qualified applicants will be highly motivated, possess strong communication, organizational, and client service skills. Top-notch accuracy, spelling, grammar and proofreading skills are necessary. The ability to work co-operatively in a team environment to manage competing deadlines is required. A high aptitude for learning new skills, processes, and systems quickly is preferred. Applicants will be comfortable in a fast-paced environment while maintaining flexibility and composure.
This position requires a high degree of organization, and a high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook, and preferably Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with time and billing systems preferred. Experience with document management systems a plus.
Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.
The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.
