Teams at Ballard Spahr LLP

Provides operational and administrative support for an intellectual property patent prosecution practice. Responsibilities include coordinating patent software and database upgrades, supporting docketing transfers, training staff, monitoring USPTO and international rules, managing USPTO document downloads, creating docketing reports, implementing workflows, troubleshooting inquiries, and maintaining client portals. The role requires extensive IP database expertise, project implementation skills, staff supervision, strong communication, analytical ability, and reliable deadline management.

Temporary Electronic Billing Specialist responsible for managing electronic bill submissions and daily and monthly e-billing workflows. Duties include gathering accrual information, submitting monthly estimates, coordinating new timekeepers and billing rates with the Pricing Team, and supporting client and department deadlines. Requires electronic billing experience in a professional services environment, familiarity with legal billing platforms, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and flexibility to work overtime.

Develop and execute business development strategies for litigation practices, build client and industry relationships, manage opportunity pipelines, support pitches and proposals, coordinate events and sponsorships, oversee budgets, coach attorneys, and lead thought leadership and profile-raising initiatives. The role requires strong communication, editing, analytical, project management, stakeholder collaboration, business acumen, and professional services marketing experience.