Commercial Litigation Associate

*Moved from N/R to Recruiters LIVE   Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a mid-level associate to join its busy Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of litigation experience, either through a law firm or clerkship. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. Our Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution group represents a wide range of local, national and international clients in all types of complex litigation and regularly appears in local, state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in managing cases, drafting pleadings and briefs, discovery, and oral advocacy in a collegial team environment of a national law firm. Active bar license in Pennsylvania, or the ability to waive in, is required. Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package. A summary of available benefits can be found here 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. 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 ottosonz@ballardspahr.com for candidate submissions. We welcome your participation. Please contact Kathryn J. Ball, at ballk@ballardspahr.com prior to submitting any potential lateral associate candidates. Unless otherwise stated or agreed to, Ballard Spahr will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from outside agencies or search firms.