Ballard Spahr LLP has an exciting entry level opportunity available in the Denver office for a Legal Support Assistant. The selected individual will provide administrative support to Legal Administrative Assistants and fee earners, while learning and using a variety of administrative skills.
The Legal Support Assistant will assist with the preparation and editing of legal documents, as well as with accounting and billing matters, filing and indexing, document production, general administrative functions, expense reimbursement requests, and client services. The position requires a proactive self-starter who is able to work well both independently and within the Legal Support team, demonstrate flexibility in responding to daily workflow demands, and maintain confidentiality of client and firm matters. LSAs must also be able to maintain a high quality work product in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the firm's business and nature of the work, and be able to assume responsibility with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of their assigned authority, and work collaboratively with all employees.
This position will primarily work onsite in our Denver office; there may be later opportunity for periodic remote work.
Required Skills
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 Microsoft Office suite, particularly with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Required Experience
Experience with law firm time and billing systems and with document management systems is a plus. A High school diploma or equivalent is required, college degree is a plus and prior law firm or professional services experience preferred.
Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, 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, and a health savings account; 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 $35,000 - $50,000 depending upon experience.
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 VETERANS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
The health, safety and well-being of our Ballard community is a top priority. Therefore, all lawyers and staff are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. We believe this is the most prudent position to take in order to meet our obligation to provide as safe of a workplace as possible. The firm will provide exemptions and accommodations for medical and religious reasons consistent with applicable law.
The Firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
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 Microsoft Office suite, particularly with Word, Excel, and Outlook.