Professional Staff

Responsibilities:

• Perform corporate entity searches. 
• Draft and file documents for corporate formations and entities. 
• Assemble transactional closing documents and closing binders and review for completeness.   
• Organize and maintain legal documentation.
• Research and respond to inquiries and requests for information.
• Enter billable time and process pre-bills.
• Prepare and edit transactional documents, corporate and business agreements, and correspondence including letters, memos, and reports.
• Maintain calendar and deadlines for attorneys.
• Process expense reports, check requests and business development activity; coordinate travel arrangements as needed.
• Schedule meetings and conferences.
• Provide other support as necessary.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.
• Ability to handle and adjust effectively to competing deadlines and priorities
• Position requires a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, professionalism and judgment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong word processing skills. 
• Some overtime hours required
• Minimum of two years work experience as a paralegal.
  
   

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, coordinate and support the firm’s new and ongoing programs and events designed to attract, retain and promote DEI, including its signature pipeline program, the Susan B. Livingston Boot Camp for Success.
• Partner with learning and development functions across the firm to design and manage the current and ongoing Associate Development Program, including orientation, onboarding and education & training, as well as the mentorship, sponsorship and advancement processes. 
• Collaborate with various departments to monitor and collect data, and to coordinate responses for submission as part of client or industry requests, internal reports, or other business purposes.
• In collaboration with the Marketing department, develop inclusive internal and external communications and web content for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. 
• Support the firm’s DEI Council and affinity group networks, including coordinating meetings, planning and coordinating events and related activities, and providing reports as requested. 
• General administrative tasks such as maintaining detailed financial information for budget tracking purposes.
• Some additional projects related to the firm’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.   
  
   

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in organizational or career development or diversity, equity and inclusion in a professional setting.  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and video conferencing platforms. 
  
• Excellent written and verbal communications, including keen attention to detail.
  
• Strong work ethic and ability to handle sensitive information.  Also, must be flexible, demonstrating the ability to embrace new skills and best practices. 
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and high level of emotional intelligence.  Diplomatic and creative problem solver with superior judgement.  
  
• Strong understanding of and appreciation for diversity, equity & inclusion in a professional setting.  

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

Balch & Bingham LLP is a dynamic firm focused on talent, collaboration, creativity, and commitment. 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.

The Jackson, Mississippi office of Balch & Bingham LLP has an immediate opening for a part time Office Services Assistant. This position requires interaction with clients, firm leadership, attorneys and staff. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, shows initiative, and remains professional throughout all interactions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, sort, and distribute packages and other mail items
• Deliver letters, legal documents, and packages to clients, law firms, and other businesses
• Send files to offsite storage facility and retrieve files as needed
• File documents with various courts
• Prepare legal documents for scanning; photocopy and scan legal documents
• Assist with coordination, set up, and clean-up of conference rooms, common areas, and office events
• Pick up meals, deliver and set up for firm meetings and office events
• Order, receive, and stock supply inventory
• Other responsibilities as assigned
  
   

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• General knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; client service focused
• Strong attention to detail; ability to follow detailed project instructions
• High regard for confidentiality
• Reliable transportation, current driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
• Some overtime may be required
• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Prior facilities experience in a law firm or other professional services environment preferred
  
   

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