Commercial Litigation Associate

Ballard Spahr LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP in Washington, DC seeks a highly qualified associate with 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating matters in the Commonwealth of Virginia. An active bar license in the District of Columbia and Virginia, or the ability to waive in, is required.

Judicial Clerkship experience in Virginia is strongly preferred. The firm offers competitive compensation ($240,000–$300,000 annually as of 2027), an incentive and profit-sharing

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Active DC and VA bar license, or ability to waive in.
• Judicial Clerkship experience in Virginia strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent writing

Attention to detail

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Overview

• The firm seeks a candidate with experience litigating matters in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Ballard Spahr's Litigation Department represents a wide range of local, national and international clients in all types of complex litigation.
• The Litigation Department regularly represents clients in local, state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels.
• An active bar license in the District of Columbia and Virginia, or the ability to waive in, is required.
• Judicial Clerkship experience in Virginia is strongly preferred.

Posting details

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a highly qualified associate to join its strong commercial litigation practice in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have three (3) to five (5) years of commercial litigation experience. In particular, the firm seeks a candidate with experience Litigating matters in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. Our Litigation Department represents a wide range of local, national and international clients in all types of complex litigation and regularly represents clients in local, state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a collegial environment of a national law firm. Active bar license in the District of Columbia and Virginia, or the ability to waive in, is required. Judicial Clerkship experience in Virginia strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is from $230,000 to $275,000, which reflects the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Effective January 1, 2027, the annual salary range for this position will be $240,000 to $300,000

In addition to the salary for this position, lawyers may be eligible for an incentive bonus program and/or a profit-sharing bonus program.

Ballard Spahr also offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, ten paid holidays and an employee assistance program. A detailed summary of available benefits can be found

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• health savings accounts
• flexible spending accounts
• short and long-term disability
• a 401(k) retirement savings plan
• paid time off
• ten paid holidays
• an employee assistance program

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on our Careers website.

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.