Commercial Litigation Associate - Class Actions | Seattle

*** Non Recruiters Job ***   Ballard Spahr LLP, which recently combined with Lane Powell PC, is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Class Action Litigation practice in Seattle. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of litigation experience, either through a law firm or clerkship. Experience working on consumer, product liability, and/or employment related class action matters is preferred. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. In this role, an Associate will join a team representing a broad array of clients in consumer and wage and hour class action matters in State and Federal Courts. 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 Washington, or the ability to waive in, is required. The base salary for this position will range from $250,000 - $305,000 depending upon experience. 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 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 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. 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.