Practice Management Administrator

Department : Litigation

About Us :

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Practice Management Administrator (PMA) to support the Litigation Department's Director of Practice Management (DPM) and Department Chair (DC) in the daily business operations of our firm's Litigation Department across all offices. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of the firm's largest department, with more than 350 lawyers, by ensuring efficient financial, personnel, and administrative management.

The PMA will play a critical role in optimizing departmental operations, managing key initiatives, and providing high-level analytical and organizational support to leadership. This hybrid position offers a 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 Management Administrator within our Litigation department, your responsibilities include financial, personnel, and administrative management. You will :

Financial Management

Personnel and Talent Support

Administrative and Organizational Leadership

What We're Looking For :

Required Experience :

A bachelor's degree and 5+ years' work experience in law firm operations or related business roles is required for this role. Success in this position requires a high level of proficiency with technology, data, and process management, as well as exceptional organizational, strong interpersonal abilities, and creativity in approaching challenges.

The salary range for this position is from $100,000 - $120,000, which reflects the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package. A summary of available benefits can be found here in the Careers section of the firm's website.

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.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of 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.

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