Description:
Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a highly qualified junior associate to join our Retail & E-Commerce litigation team in our San Francisco office. Since opening in February, the San Francisco office has more than doubled in size, with lawyers joining from many of the country's leading law firms. Strong and growing client demand is creating opportunities to continue expanding our team at all levels.Our Retail & E-Commerce team has a nationally recognized practice representing leading retailers and other consumer-facing companies in class actions and other complex litigation nationwide. Our matters involve a broad range of evolving legal issues affecting the retail industry, including advertising and marketing, pricing and promotions, privacy, emerging technologies, and more.
The ideal candidate will have 1–4 years of litigation experience, strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, and an interest in developing a practice focused on the retail and consumer industries. Prior retail, class action, or consumer litigation experience is preferred but not required. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong litigation fundamentals who are intellectually curious, eager to take on substantive responsibility, and interested in developing expertise in emerging legal issues affecting retailers.
The position offers an opportunity to work closely with senior lawyers on sophisticated matters for major national clients, gain meaningful experience across all stages of litigation, and develop a substantive practice within a nationally recognized team. The associate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the firm's San Francisco office and California practice.
Candidates should have strong academic credentials, sound judgment, and exceptional attention to detail. An active California bar license is 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 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 $215,000 to $250,000, 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. Effective January 1, 2027, the annual salary range for this position will be $230,000 to $280,000.
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.
