Legal Support Assistant — Entry Level, In-Office

Ballard Spahr Llp; Marlboro (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballard Spahr in Delaware is seeking an entry-level Legal Support Assistant to support Legal Administrative Assistants and handle general office duties. The role emphasizes strong organization and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the office team.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, prefer college, and bring excellent Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and a professional communication style.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; college is a plus.
• Prior law firm or professional services experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and edit correspondence and documents.
• Assist with preparing closing binders.
• Run reports and manage filing (manual and electronic).
• Enter time and prepare and submit expense reports.
• Perform other miscellaneous administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Ballard Spahr in Delaware is seeking an entry-level Legal Support Assistant to support Legal Administrative Assistants and handle general office duties. The role emphasizes strong organization and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the office team.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, prefer college, and bring excellent Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and a professional communication style.