Virginia Commercial Litigation Associate (3–5 yrs) — Growth & Impact

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

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