Media Litigation Associate

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a highly qualified Associate with 2 to 4 years of experience to join our prestigious and growing Media and Entertainment Law Practice Group in Washington, D.C. Ideal candidates will have experience in First Amendment matters, pre-publication review, and related litigation. Experience with social media, intellectual property, and/or general litigation is welcome and experience taking and/or defending depositions is preferred.

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. Our national media litigation practice focused on assisting media and entertainment clients with content-related matters, including defamation, copyright, invasion of privacy, newsgathering, and issues arising from new technology. The firm is privileged to serve as regular litigation counsel to a variety of news organizations, digital and interactive media, book and magazine publishers, and entertainment companies.

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 the District of Columbia, or the ability to waive in, is required. Active bar memberships in Maryland or Virginia a plus. The base salary for this position will range from $220,000 - $250,000 depending upon 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

Litigation