Legal Administrative Assistant

Department: Litigation

About Us:

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with over 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, friends, and strong leadership that supports and encourages career growth.

Ballard Spahr has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) with strong technical and administrative skills to join the Litigation department in the Las Vegas 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.

• Diversity, Equity, and 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:

The selected individual will assume responsibility with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of their assigned authority, and both champion and practice collaboration with all firm members and clients. The assistant will work collaboratively to anticipate and respond timely to the needs of the assigned LAA Team and its included fee earners and clients. This position offers a hybrid work schedule of 4 days a week onsite in the Las Vegas office.

As a Legal Administrative Assistant on our Litigation team, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing documents for state, federal and appellate court filings, and e-filing in various state, federal and appellate courts.

• Maintaining and processing case information, managing the progression of cases to final disposition.

• Creating electronic files, preparing and processing correspondence, memoranda and complex legal documents, and performing other administrative functions. 

• Administrative duties include scheduling meetings and appointments, maintaining attorney calendars and contact information.

• New client intake and file maintenance utilizing the firm's electronic records management system.

• Billing, travel coordination and expense reimbursement.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.

• Judgement and Problem Solving Skills: Thinks strategically, giving careful attention to detail.

Required Experience:

This position requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and a high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience supporting attorneys in Consumer Financial Services, Corporate Governance and Complex Litigation attorneys is preferred. Must be familiar with the rules, procedures, and filing requirements of Nevada State, federal and appellate courts, e-filing, and the daily operations of a commercial litigation practice. Experience with document management, time and billing systems a plus.

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.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, 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; paid parental leave, 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 $55,000 - $65,000 depending upon experience and location.

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.