Our Los Angeles office is seeking a mid-level litigation associate with four to six years of experience to join our strong litigation practice. Qualified candidates will have strong writing skills, deposition and courtroom experience, and the ability to handle complex commercial and financial services litigation. Former law clerks are especially encouraged to apply. Our Litigation Department is our largest practice group and represents a wide range of clients in all types of litigation, in state and federal courts, at both trial and appellate levels. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a collegial environment of a national law firm. Superior academic credentials and strong communication skills are required. Admission to the California bar is required. Ballard Spahr LLP is a more than 600 lawyer firm with 15 offices across the U.S. and is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color and members of the LGBTQAI+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This Job Description describes the general content and requirements for the position. It is not an exhaustive statement of the essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements of the job; they may change from time to time and are dictated by the needs of the firm and the managers to whom the employee will report. Employment is at will. Ballard Spahr may change the functions and responsibilities of the position at any time, and it may reassign the employee to another department in its sole discretion. Not open to search firm submissions