ARC Operations Manager

Department:
Administrative Resource Center About Us

Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth.

The primary purpose of the ARC Operations Manager is to support a highly efficient and effective word processing and document services operation. Under the general direction of the Director, the ARC Operations Manager oversees the daytoday functions of the Administrative Resource Center, ensuring consistent, high quality service delivery. This role serves as an accessible resource for all firm personnel, proactively engaging with users and assisting with their document needs.

The Operations Manager is responsible for supervising all shift coordinators, monitoring the timely completion of routine tasks, and managing the intake, assignment, and reporting of all work requests. The overarching goal of the position is to provide strong leadership and operational oversight for overflow and offhours documentprocessing support.

This position is fully remote if located in a state with a Ballard office.

• Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.

• Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.

• Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.

• Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

As the ARC Operations Manager within the ARC team, you will:

• Manage Intake Requests
  . Monitor service and resource request system queues and take appropriate action(s). Request queues include the ARC Inbox and all subfolders, Service Now, Big Hand, telephone and voicemail, fax boxes (after hours), and MS Teams; assess each request and estimate the completion time; communicate with requester if there are any questions on the intake.
• Coordinate Workflow
  . Assess priorities for ARC staff, including managing all work assignments; oversee responsibility for special projects; arranging for adequate coverage when staff are absent; assessing the need for overtime; oversee training and assignment of work to Opensity backfill and other temporary staff.
• Ensure Quality
  . Ensure quality control through thorough proofing and editing of department work products.
• Create Structure
  . Work closely with department management on developing and implementing policies and procedures; enhance user services and relationships, assess team equipment and software; provide risk management guidance; understand ethical wall management; oversee ARC file storage management and file retention program; recommend automation enhancements.
• Assess Performance
  . Participate in recruiting and training new ARC personnel; conduct or provides input in performance evaluations; monitor attendance; provide routine feedback to staff relating to performance; recommend disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Provide Information
  . Report regularly to department management on team goals, objectives, projects, and accomplishments.

• Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma, with a bachelor's degree preferred, and bring at least three years of experience in lawfirm practice support or word processing services, including prior supervisory or management experience. They should demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, along with strong typing skills of at least 70 WPM, excellent grammar and proofreading abilities, and familiarity with legal terminology, forms, and electronic court filing.

Experience with legalspecific software such as AIA, Net Docs, Work Share, Litera Change Pro, and Big Hand Dictation is strongly preferred. The role requires strong initiative, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and the interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate effectively with personnel at all levels. Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem solving skills are essential, as is the ability to multitask efficiently and maintain regular, predictable attendance, including working beyond standard hours when needed.

The targeted salary range for this position is from $95,000 - $115,000, which reflects the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on…