Ballard Spahr LLP Benefits Overview

Provides high-level administrative and operational support to a litigation partner and team. Responsibilities include complex calendar management, travel and meeting coordination, litigation deadline tracking, file and document organization, trial and deposition logistics, client and court liaison duties, business development support, client intake, conflict checks, billing assistance, and expense reporting.

Develop and execute business development strategies for litigation practices, build client and industry relationships, manage opportunity pipelines, support pitches and proposals, coordinate events and sponsorships, oversee budgets, coach attorneys, and lead thought leadership and profile-raising initiatives. The role requires strong communication, editing, analytical, project management, stakeholder collaboration, business acumen, and professional services marketing experience.

Prepare attorney client bills end-to-end (proformas to final delivery), edit and format bills, resolve billing issues, support time-and-billing applications firmwide, produce billing reports, collaborate with Billing/Pricing/AR/GL/Conflicts teams, and manage vendor invoice submission and AR review.