Chancery Litigation Associate

Ballard Spahr LLP; Delaware; On-site; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Emergency child and elder care services

Job summary

A prestigious law firm, Ballard Spahr LLP, is looking for an experienced Chancery Litigation Associate in Wilmington, DE. The successful candidate will handle complex litigation cases, focusing on shareholder disputes and fiduciary claims. Strong writing skills and attention to detail, along with an active Delaware bar license, are essential. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative environment that values diversity.

Qualifications

• At least six years of experience in litigation.
• Delaware Chancery Court experience.
• Experience with shareholder disputes and breach of fiduciary duty claims.

Responsibilities

• Join the Chancery litigation practice.
• Represent clients in complex litigation.
• Exposure to governance issues and securities litigation.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Attention to detail

Strong academic credentials

Education

Active bar license in Delaware

Job description

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Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a highly qualified senior-level litigation associate with at least six years of experience to join its growing, Chambers-ranked Chancery litigation practice in Wilmington, DE. The ideal candidate will have Delaware Chancery Court experience, with exposure to matters involving shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims and other governance issues. Experience with commercial litigation and/or securities litigation is a plus. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and strong academic credentials are required. Our Litigation Department represents a wide range of regional, national and international clients in all types of complex litigation and regularly represents clients as lead counsel in Delaware’s Chancery, Superior, and Supreme Court, and in Delaware District Court. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a national law firm with a collegial environment focused on attorney development. Active bar license in Delaware is required.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of 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.

We are accepting search firm submissions for this position from search firms with which we have active fee agreements in place. Please contact Zachary Ottoson at [e-mail] for candidate submissions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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