Commercial Litigation Associate

Ballard Spahr LLP, a more than 750 lawyer firm with 18 offices across the U.S., is seeking a highly qualified associate to join its strong commercial litigation practice in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of commercial litigation experience. 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 Oregon is required. Active bar license in Washington and/or California is a plus. The salary for this position is expected to be $205,000 to $245,000 depending on level of experience.

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 not currently accepting search firm submissions for this position. For questions or more information, please contact Zac Ottoson, Manager of Legal Recruiting, at ottosonz@ballardspahr.com.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Commercial, Litigation