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Practice Assistant

Remote · USA Full-time New today

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. They have an entry-level opportunity for a Practice Assistant in the San Francisco office, responsible for providing complex administrative support to Attorneys and staff on a legal team throughout the litigation life cycle.

Responsibilities

  • Perform factual and legal research to assist with ongoing matters - everything from researching case law to reviewing and summarizing documents produced in discovery to investigating plaintiffs and their claims
  • Monitor developing areas of law and prepare periodic updates for attorneys
  • Play an active role in business development, including preparing for pitches and assisting with proposals
  • Redact and finalize documents (electronic and paper) for production in discovery
  • Maintain case files, databases, and documents
  • Assist with preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials
  • Develop familiarity with California and federal court systems
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

  • A 4-year college degree
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, handle, and maintain confidential matters
  • Intermediate level with Microsoft Office
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving
  • Uses analytical skills to interpret the issue at hand and develop applicable or appropriate recommendations and solutions
  • Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently

Benefits

  • Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package.

Company Overview

  • Responsiveness counts. That's what clients tell us, and that's what we're known for. It was founded in 1886, and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.ballardspahr.com/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Ballard Spahr LLP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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