Ballard Spahr LLP

Construction Litigation Associate - Seattle or Portland

Ballard Spahr LLP$210K — $305K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in Construction law
  • Experience representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, or design firms
  • Strong focus on litigation and contract development
  • Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Active bar license in Washington or Oregon, or ability to waive in
  • Preferred degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management

Responsibilities

  • Join an industry-leading Construction Litigation practice
  • Represent clients in complex construction projects
  • Develop and negotiate contracts
  • Litigate on behalf of clients in construction disputes
  • Collaborate with a team of legal professionals
  • Provide legal advice to public and private sector clients
  • Engage in professional development and networking opportunities

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays
  • Access to an employee assistance program
  • Incentive bonus program and profit-sharing opportunities
Full Job Description
Ballard Spahr LLP, which recently combined with Lane Powell PC, is seeking a highly qualified attorney to join its industry-leading Construction Litigation practice in Seattle or Portland. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in Construction law, especially representing public owners, developers, architects, engineers, and/or design firms in complex construction projects, with a focus on both litigation and contract development. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. A degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management is strongly preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a collegial environment of a national law firm. Active bar license in Washington or Oregon, or the ability to waive in via motion, reciprocity, or UBE transfer, is required.

To apply, please submit a resume, law school 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 $210,000 to $305,000, 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.

SEARCH FIRM: We are accepting search firm submissions for this position from search firms with which we have active fee agreements in place. For questions or more information, please contact Zac Ottoson, Manager of Legal Recruiting, at [redacted].

About Ballard Spahr LLP

Ballard Spahr LLP is a national law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries. The firm has more than 650 attorneys in 15 offices across the United States. Ballard Spahr's practice areas include business and finance, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and tax. The firm has a reputation for providing high-quality legal services and has been recognized by numerous publications and organizations. Ballard Spahr was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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