Ballard Spahr LLP Hiring for Entry Level Associate Candidates | Judicial Clerk at Washington, DC  Full Time

We review our hiring needs for entry level candidates on an ongoing basis. If you are seeking an associate position upon the completion of a judicial clerkship, you may submit your application here. We will review applications as hiring needs arise. You are also encouraged to look at our lateral associate openings in case any current posted positions match your experience and interests.

To be considered, please submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript.

Ballard Spahr LLP is committed to ensuring diversity in the workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements:

*Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent standing, walking, bending and stooping. Typing ability for the use of a personal computer.

*The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

The health, safety and well-being of our Ballard community is a top priority. Therefore, all lawyers and staff are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. In connection with this policy, we will require proof of vaccination. We believe this is the best way for us to fulfill our legal obligation to provide a safe workplace, which has been and continues to be a top priority as we manage the many challenges of the pandemic. If you have any questions regarding the firm’s vaccination policy, please contact our Chief Human Resources Officer, John DiBattista, at [email protected].

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.