Manager of Transactional Paraprofessional Support

Department: Practice Administration About Us Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized 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. 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 the Manager of Transactional Paraprofessional Support within our Practice Administration team, you will: Identify staffing needs, manage paraprofessionals' performance, conduct performance evaluations, and assist with budgeting and resource planning. Manage workflow to optimize efficiency and quality of work. Develop training plans and cross-train paraprofessionals. Assist in establishing and implementing strategic initiatives. Manage large-scale projects. What We're Looking For Client Service: Anticipate and actively respond to the needs of attorneys, practice management administrators, and paraprofessionals. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities. Judgment and Problem-Solving: Strategic thinking, with careful attention to detail to anticipate and resolve problems. Required Experience A minimum of 10 years' experience in paraprofessional services. Prior experience supervising paralegals in a law firm environment required; prior experience supervising transactional paraprofessionals preferred. Some travel is required. The targeted salary range for this position is from $175,000 - $195,000, 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. The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ballard Spahr LLP