Labor & Employment Litigation Associate | Portland

Ballard Spahr LLP, which recently combined with Lane Powell PC, a more than 750+ lawyer firm with 19 offices across the U.S., is seeking a highly qualified associate to join its expanding Labor & Employment Litigation practice in Portland. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of relevant Labor & Employment Litigation experience. Successful candidates will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of class action and single-plaintiff litigation and administrative charge work, including preparing position statements, evaluating claims, preparing for mediations, discovery, depositions, drafting motions, and preparing cases for arbitration and trial. The position will be responsible for researching federal, state, and local employment laws and providing strategic thinking in avoiding and resolving employment disputes. Depending on experience, the position may also be responsible for counseling HR professionals and business executives on compliance with employment laws and drafting employment agreements. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. How to Apply: Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth. To apply, please submit resume, transcript, writing sample, and cover letter (optional) through our online application system. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is from $205,000 - $260,000, which reflects the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. 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. SEARCH FIRMS: 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.