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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Opportunities
  • Legal Secretary (Litigation) - Jackson, MS

    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.

     
  • Litigation Paralegal - Gulfport, MS

    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.

  • 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.

  • Project Assistant - Birmingham, AL

    RESPONSIBILITIES 

    • Organize, label, and index legal documents and files. 
    • Create, update, and print documents.
    • Key time entry for billable time. 
    • Assist with new matter openings. 
    • Assist with completing and submitting expense reimbursements and check requests.
    • Transcribe dictations as needed. 
    • Serve as backup receptionist.
    • Assist in setup of conference rooms, coffee areas, and other facilities upkeep.   
    • Other administrative duties as assigned.
    • Duties may vary from time to time and from office to office.  

    SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.
    • Ability to handle and adjust effectively to competing deadlines and priorities. 
    • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 
    • Some lifting required.
    • Some overtime hours required.
    • Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
    • Experience in a legal or professional environment preferred.   

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

  • DEI & Talent Management Program Assistant - Birmingham, AL

    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.

    TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

    This role will require limited travel (e.g., receptions and events), including some evenings and weekends. 

     

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

     
     
  • Legal Secretary (Litigation) – Montgomery, AL

    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.

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.