Baltimore, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$50k–$55k/yr
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, a…
Skills: Document Production, Billing Assistance, Client Services, Correspondence Formatting, Closing Binders Preparation
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$62k–$65k/yr
Department: Accounting and Financial Management 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 tea…
Skills: Accounts Receivable, Billing, Collections, Client Accounting, Microsoft Excel
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$50k–$55k/yr
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, a…
Skills: Document Production, Accounting Assistance, Billing Assistance, Client Services, Correspondence Formatting
Portland, Oregon, United States · Hybrid
Department: Business and Transactions 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 …
Skills: Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Closing Documentation, Venture Capital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Department: Talent 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, collea…
Skills: Learning Design, Curriculum Development, Training Needs Assessment, Competency-Based Learning, Project Management
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Department: Talent 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, collea…
Skills: Recruiting Coordination, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems, Candidate Communication, Interview Scheduling
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
$52k–$62k/yr
Department: Business and Transactions 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…
Skills: Document Production, File Organization, Records Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid
$70k–$90k/yr
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, co…
Skills: Litigation Support, E-filing, Legal Document Preparation, Calendar Management, Microsoft Office
San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
$90k–$105k/yr
Department: Litigation 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, a…
Skills: Litigation Support, E-filing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
$145k–$165k/yr
Department: Office Administration 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 …
Skills: Leadership, Problem Solving, Budget Planning, Facilities Management, Personnel Management
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid
$75k–$92k/yr
Department: Real Estate 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, c…
Skills: Real Estate Transactions, Due Diligence, Title Review, Survey Review, Closing Coordination
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
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, co…
Skills: Litigation Support, Calendaring, Billing, Client Interaction, Electronic Records Management
Portland, Oregon, United States · Hybrid
$90k–$120k/yr
Department: Real Estate About Us: Ballard Spahr, which recently combined with Lane Powell PC, is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spa…
Skills: Real Estate Transactions, Due Diligence, Title Review, Survey Review, Closing Coordination
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$80k–$100k/yr
Department: Practice Administration 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 talente…
Skills: Pricing Analysis, Profitability Modeling, Financial Modeling, Alternative Fee Arrangements, Benchmarking
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$95k–$100k/yr
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, co…
Skills: Litigation Support, E-filing, Document Management, Microsoft Office 2016, Billing
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$180k–$225k/yr
Department: Talent 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, collea…
Skills: Lateral Partner Recruiting, Strategic Growth Planning, Relationship Building, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis
San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
$110k–$120k/yr
Department: Litigation 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, a…
Skills: Litigation Support, E-filing, Document Management, Microsoft Office, Legal Drafting
San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$135k/yr
Department: Litigation 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, a…
Skills: Case Management, Legal Drafting, Discovery, Electronic Filing, Fact Gathering
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The Legal Support Assistant provides administrative support to Legal Administrative Assistants and attorneys, focusing on document production, organization, and billing assistance. Key tasks include preparing correspondence, managing closing binders, and handling electronic and manual filing.
A high school diploma is required, while college education and prior professional services or law firm experience are preferred. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
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’re offering an entry-level position for a Legal Support Assistant in our Baltimore office. This is a fantastic opportunity to jumpstart your career in the legal field while providing support to our Legal Administrative Assistants (LAAs). In this role, you'll engage in various tasks, including document production and organization, accounting and billing assistance, and client services, while gaining a solid understanding of the firm's operations. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team of LAAs to help manage workload and support our attorneys. Following completion of training, this position offers a hybrid schedule of four days a week in a dynamic office environment. Join us and be part of a team that values growth and collaboration!
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.
As a Legal Support Assistant within our Legal Administrative Assistant Team, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
preparing, formatting, and editing correspondence and documents
assisting with preparation of closing binders
running reports
filing documents manually and electronically
entering time and preparing and submitting expense reports
Candidates considered will be self-starters; able to work well both independently and within the Legal Support team; demonstrate flexibility in responding to daily workflow demands; and maintain the confidentiality of client and firm matters. Candidates must also maintain a high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment.
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.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, college is a plus and prior law firm or professional services experience is preferred. Excellent technical, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are essential to be successful in this position. 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.
The salary range for this position is from $50,000 - $55,000, 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.
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 Am Law 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 start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, governments, and non-profit organizations—to deliver the strategic counsel, powerful advocacy, and dynamic thinking that helps them overcome challenges, protect what’s important, and position themselves 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.
Offices: 1735 Market Street, 51st Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7599 , US · 999 Peachtree Street, Suite 1000, Atlanta, Georgia 30309, US · 111 S Calvert St, 27th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174, US · 919 North Market Street, 11th Floor, Wilmington , Delaware 19801, US · 1225 17th Street, Suite 2300, Denver, Colorado 80202, US
Ballard Spahr LLP, an Am Law 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 start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, governments, and non-profit organizations—to deliver the strategic counsel, powerful advocacy, and dynamic thinking that helps them overcome challenges, protect what’s important, and position themselves 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.
Offices: 1735 Market Street, 51st Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7599 , US · 999 Peachtree Street, Suite 1000, Atlanta, Georgia 30309, US · 111 S Calvert St, 27th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174, US · 919 North Market Street, 11th Floor, Wilmington , Delaware 19801, US · 1225 17th Street, Suite 2300, Denver, Colorado 80202, US
