Join Our Team
At Balch, our professional staff play a key role in achieving excellence for our clients, fulfilling indispensable responsibilities and functions that allow us to sharpen competitive advantages.
Your energy and talents are essential to the advancement of our firm and our clients. In our collaborative environment, you will team up with skilled and approachable colleagues to deliver unsurpassed service to those who trust us to help them navigate their most complex legal challenges.
Benefits & Resources
Our professional staff benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, profit-sharing contributions, 401 (k) deferrals with qualifying match, and paid time off/paid holidays.
Because we want you to grow your career with Balch – and maintain a healthy work-life balance – we also offer a variety of beneficial programs and additional resources including:
- Employee Assistance Program (a free, confidential employee resource program designed to help you and your family with questions, advice and support on everything from parenting, health, stress, time management, personal finances and much more)
- Back-up childcare and elder care program
- Financial wellness seminars
- Free Financial Advisor Services
- Onsite flu shots
- Community service opportunities
Advance Your Growth
Do you want to propel your professional growth and development? We are committed to providing advancement opportunities for all, and will give you the support and resources you need to hone your skills. At Balch, we help you grow your impact through ongoing training, mentoring, coaching and other professional development opportunities.
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Legal Secretary - Washington, D.C.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence including contracts, letters, memos, and reports.
- Maintain calendar and deadlines for attorneys.
- Schedule meetings and conferences.
- Enter, review, and edit time entry for attorneys.
- Coordinate new business intake process.
- Proof and edit monthly and quarterly client billings in accordance with firm and client requirements.
- Research and respond to inquiries and requests for information.
- Coordinate travel arrangements.
- Process expense reimbursements and check requests.
- Organize and maintain files.
- Serve as point of contact for guests, vendors, and couriers.
- Track and order office supplies.
- Provide other support as necessary.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and video conferencing platforms.
- Detail-oriented and strong follow-through skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.
- Ability to handle and adjust to competing deadlines and priorities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Client service focused.
- Some overtime may be required.
- Prior transactional experience preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Email your resume to hr_careers@balch.com to apply today.
Balch & Bingham LLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. Balch & Bingham LLP provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. All applicants and employees will be treated in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to age, color, disability, gender (including gender identity or expression), genetic information, national origin, race, (including hair textures and types, and hairstyles commonly or historically associated with race) religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.