Practice Assistant

About the role

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 means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth. Ballard Spahr LLP has an entry-level opportunity for a Practice Assistant in the San Francisco office. The Litigation Practice Assistant is responsible for providing complex administrative support to Attorneys and staff on a legal team, including, but not limited to, Lawyers, Paralegals, and Legal Administrative Assistants (LAA), through every stage of the litigation life cycle, including factual and legal research, summarizing important documents, proofing motions, and playing an active role in business development. This position offers a hybrid work schedule of 3 days a week in the 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. 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: As a Practice Assistant within our Litigation team , you will: 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.