Professional Staff

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the recruitment effort for professional staff including job postings, application and resume screening, scheduling interviews, and reference checks.  
• Manage background screenings, pre-employment tasks, and employment verification processes.      
• Recommend, plan, and coordinate various special events, workshops, and seminars.
• Complete administrative tasks required to execute annual HR training and performance processes.  
• Coordinate various firm-wide benefit programs including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Back-Up Care, and Wellness Initiatives.   
• Assist in benefits administration and serve as backup for payroll processing.   
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices. 
• Assist with various research or special projects. 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential situations and documents.
• Ability to resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation, or government law. 
• Ability to set priorities and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of client service skills. 
• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources. 
• A bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or related field. 
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the human resources field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and video conference platforms.
   

Email your resume to hr_careers@balch.com to apply today.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence including letters, memos, dictation, briefs, pleadings, and reports.
• Organize and maintain files.
• Maintain and track schedules, deadlines, and calendars.  
• Schedule meetings and conferences.
• Coordinate travel arrangements.
• Answer incoming telephone calls.
• Enter, edit, and finalize billable time and client billings, adhering to Outside Counsel Guidelines for multiple clients.
• Research and respond to inquiries and requests for information.
• Provide other support as necessary.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and video conferencing platforms.
• Knowledge of ABA Litigation Codes for proper assignment to matters. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members. 
• Ability to handle and adjust to competing deadlines and priorities. 
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.  
• Client service focused.
• Prior litigation experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some overtime may be required.

Email your resume to hr_careers@balch.com to apply today.

Responsibilities:

• Support substantive legal division processes by performing key job functions such as drafting and/or reviewing legal documentation and correspondence with minimal attorney supervision. 
• Prepare for and coordinate litigation proceedings, monitor litigation caseload, and assist with pre-trial discovery including expert, party and fact witness depositions and trial preparation including exhibit organization, witness preparation and logistical coordination of all aspects of trial.
• Manage litigation holds, document reviews, and document production.
• Assist with development and implementation of efficient workflows relating to document review and other aspects of case management.
• Coordinate document discovery including requesting records, processing, scanning, coding, review, follow-up and production. 
• Organize and maintain legal documentation.
• Research and respond to inquiries and requests for information.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Willingness to learn about complex processes and related documentation, and to analyze and review documents.
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines.  
• Demonstrates a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, professionalism and judgment.  
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of court system and e-filing procedures required. 
• Minimum of five years of work experience as a litigation paralegal.  
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms, coding, document review, searches and document productions using platforms preferred.
• Some overtime may be required.  
• Some travel may be involved with significant notice provided.
• A bachelor’s degree in legal studies, criminal justice or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired and/or certification as a paralegal.

Email your resume to hr_careers@balch.com to apply today.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Update and maintain summer candidate and associate files via internal data management systems and software, ensuring accuracy of data entry and completing regular quality checks.  
• Generate reports and summaries to support firm’s DEI Council, Associates Committee, Hiring Committee, and Recruiting Committees. 
• Assist with the planning and implementation of Talent and DEI programs and events, including coordinating logistical and catering arrangements, planning travel and stay accommodations, scheduling meetings, and managing calendars. 
• Assist with processing payments for vendors and suppliers and ordering swag items. 
• General administrative tasks. 
• Maintain detailed financial information for budget tracking purposes. 
• Additional projects related to the firm’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse talent.   

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a professional setting. 
• Keen attention to detail and excellent organizational skills to support several projects at once.  
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently with limited supervision, as well as part of a team.  
• Strong communication skills.

Email your resume to hr_careers@balch.com to apply today.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence including letters, memos, briefs, pleadings, discovery, and reports.
• Organize and maintain electronic and/or paper files.
• Maintain and track schedules, deadlines and calendars.  
• Schedule meetings and conferences.
• Coordinate travel arrangements.
• Answer incoming telephone calls.
• Enter, edit and/or finalize billable time and client billings, adhering to Outside Counsel Guidelines for multiple clients.
• Research and respond to inquiries and requests for information.
• Maintain confidentiality of work product.  
• Provide other support as necessary.   

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and video conferencing platforms. 
• Knowledge of ABA Litigation Codes for proper assignment to matters. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members. 
• Ability to handle and adjust to competing deadlines and priorities. 
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Client service focused.
• Some overtime may be required.
• Prior recent civil litigation experience required, including experience with electronic filing systems in state and federal courts in Alabama.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Email your resume to hr_careers@balch.com to apply today.