Senior Database Administrator

Department: Information Technology

About Us:

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with 750 lawyers and more than 500 business professionals and paralegals across 18 offices in the United States.  A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

We are seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator to support our SQL Server database systems in test and production environments, both on-premise and in the cloud. Other responsibilities include ensuring backups are performed properly, monitoring performance and key system resources, and establishing and enforcing database policies.

Come and work for a firm where our team is committed to revolutionizing the practice of law and client service through cutting-edge technology. Our dedication to innovation has been recognized by The Legal Intelligencer, The Financial Times, BTI Consulting Group, and the National Law Journal.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

• Diversity, Equity, and 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.

Your Role:

As a Senior Database Administrator within our Information Technology Department, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing, configuring, and supporting database servers

• Monitoring and troubleshooting to effectively diagnose database problems

• Documenting all programs & systems, including system changes and maintenance plans

• Planning for future SQL database needs

• Working with the applications team on the installation and testing of prospective applications and making recommendations for implementation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Energetic, detail-oriented individuals who are able to manage multiple priorities and understand the cycle of a transaction.

• Proactive self-starters with demonstrated experience maintaining high quality work products in a fast-paced environment and within time constraints.

• Strong writing and proofreading skills, oral communication skills, research, organizational and interpersonal skills.

• A proven track record in preparing project schedules and monitoring deadlines and deliverables from various project parties.

• The ability to work beyond the standard scheduled hours, as needed.

Required Experience:

Four-year college degree or a combination of education and related experience and 7+ years of relevant experience as a database administrator. Previous experience working in a law firm or professional services environment is preferred. Certification in MS SQL preferred.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program.  Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. The salary range for this position is from $90,000 - $110,000 depending upon experience and location.

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm’s success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.

Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work.  People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm.  Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.

The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.