Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a Business and Transaction Paralegal to support lawyers both inside and outside the department to provide the highest quality of legal assistance to our clients. This position will work primarily with the Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice in Philadelphia.  The selected paralegal will possess a mastery of technical and administrative skills, assume responsibility with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of their assigned authority, work individually and as part of a team, and practice collaboration with firm employees in all offices.

Responsibilities include preparing due diligence documentation and assisting with closings, including organizing, proofreading and tracking documents; preparing summaries in connection with disclosure documents, coordinating the execution of closing documents; assisting with researching federal, state and local laws, and preparing Blue Sky searches and UCC and other required filings. 

Candidates considered will be detail-oriented, have good judgment and problem solving skills and be able to manage multiple priorities within time constraints. They will also be proactive self-starters with demonstrated experience maintaining high quality work product in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.  Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary to be successful in this position.
Minimum requirements include a four-year college degree or significant relevant work experience in place of college degree. Prior paralegal experience and/or paralegal certificate preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and AdobePro are required. An understanding of Carta and other capitalization table management programs and a working knowledge of Lexis preferred. 
This position offers a hybrid work schedule of 2-3 days a week in the office.  Flexibility to work overtime and travel to client sites, as needed.

Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color and members of the LGBTQAI+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The health, safety and well-being of our Ballard community is a top priority. Therefore, all lawyers and staff are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. In connection with this policy, we will require proof of vaccination. We believe this is the best way for us to fulfill our legal obligation to provide a safe workplace, which has been and continues to be a top priority as we manage the many challenges of the pandemic. If you have any questions regarding the firm’s vaccination policy, please contact our Human Resources Department at HRD@ballardspahr.com.
The Firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Ballard Spahr LLP offers excellent compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a generous paid time off program is offered.  For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BallardSpahr/Careers and apply online. 
 
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.