Media Law Litigation Associate – New York Office
We are seeking a mid-level attorney to join our prestigious and growing Media and Entertainment Law Practice Group in our New York office. Ideal candidates will have experience in First Amendment matters, pre-publication review and related litigation. Experience with social media, intellectual property and/or general litigation is welcome, and experience taking and/or defending depositions is preferred. 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. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice in the State of New York.
Our Litigation Department represents a wide range of local, national and international clients in all types of complex litigation and regularly represents clients in local, state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels. Our national media litigation practice focused on assisting media and entertainment clients with content-related matters, including defamation, copyright, invasion of privacy, newsgathering, and issues arising from new technology. The firm is privileged to serve as regular litigation counsel to a variety of news organizations, digital and interactive media, book and magazine publishers, and entertainment companies.
Ballard Spahr LLP is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Trademark and Copyright Prosecution Attorney (Non-Partnership track) – Atlanta or Philadelphia Office
Ballard Spahr's national IP practice seeks an attorney in its Atlanta or Philadelphia office to help our clients protect their brands, their identities, and their products. We are looking for lawyers with two to five years of experience in trademark and copyright prosecution and maintenance, including: trademark clearance; preparation of trademark and copyright applications; trademark prosecution and maintenance filings; and international trademark portfolio management. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board practice and copyright counseling experience is helpful. Law firm experience, or significant in-house experience with trademarks and copyrights is preferred.
We require top academic credentials and superb oral and written communication skills.
Ballard Spahr LLP is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
IP Trademark and Copyright Litigation Associate – Atlanta or Philadelphia Office
Ballard Spahr's national IP practice seeks an associate in its Atlanta or Philadelphia office for trademark and copyright enforcement and defense matters. We are looking for lawyers with two to five years of litigation experience at a top law firm (or judicial clerkship) in the following: trademark and copyright litigation matters in federal court; trademark proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board; UDRP strategy and filings; advertising, including FTC matters; brand enforcement, including in Google Play and App stores; and rights of publicity.
We require top academic credentials and superb oral and written communication skills. We are particularly interested in former judicial clerks, but this experience is not required.
Ballard Spahr LLP is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Business and Finance Associate – Phoenix Office
Our Phoenix office is seeking an associate to join our Business & Finance Department. Successful candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities (including SEC reporting for public companies), and general corporate experience (such as corporate governance, equity and debt financing, and executive compensation). Knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including public company reporting with the SEC, as well as related corporate governance matters under NYSE and NASDAQ listing rules is a plus. Strong academic credentials as well as analytical and communication skills are required. Active Arizona bar is preferred.
Our Business & Finance Department has a national practice involving public and private companies, financial institutions, private equity firms, and nonprofit organizations. Our clients are focused across a broad range of industries, including technology, manufacturing and service functions, pharmaceuticals, energy and telecommunications, and include real estate investment trusts, investment companies, sports and other franchises, public utilities, and hospitals and health services providers.
Ballard Spahr LLP is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Litigation Associate – Baltimore Office
Our Baltimore office is seeking a junior associate with one to three years of experience to join our strong litigation practice. Qualified candidates will have some experience in complex commercial litigation. Our Litigation Department represents a wide range of local, national and international clients in all types of complex litigation and regularly represents clients in local, state and federal courts, at both the 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. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice in the State of Maryland.
Ballard Spahr LLP is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Media Law Litigation Associate – New York Office
We are seeking a mid-level attorney to join our prestigious and growing Media and Entertainment Law Practice Group in our New York office. Ideal candidates will have experience in First Amendment matters, pre-publication review and related litigation. Experience with social media, intellectual property and/or general litigation is welcome, and experience taking and/or defending depositions is preferred. 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. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice in the State of New York.
Our Litigation Department represents a wide range of local, national and international clients in all types of complex litigation and regularly represents clients in local, state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels. Our national media litigation practice focused on assisting media and entertainment clients with content-related matters, including defamation, copyright, invasion of privacy, newsgathering, and issues arising from new technology. The firm is privileged to serve as regular litigation counsel to a variety of news organizations, digital and interactive media, book and magazine publishers, and entertainment companies.
Ballard Spahr LLP is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Trademark and Copyright Prosecution Attorney (Non-Partnership track) – Atlanta or Philadelphia Office
Ballard Spahr's national IP practice seeks an attorney in its Atlanta or Philadelphia office to help our clients protect their brands, their identities, and their products. We are looking for lawyers with two to five years of experience in trademark and copyright prosecution and maintenance, including: trademark clearance; preparation of trademark and copyright applications; trademark prosecution and maintenance filings; and international trademark portfolio management. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board practice and copyright counseling experience is helpful. Law firm experience, or significant in-house experience with trademarks and copyrights is preferred.
We require top academic credentials and superb oral and written communication skills.
Ballard Spahr LLP is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
IP Trademark and Copyright Litigation Associate – Atlanta or Philadelphia Office
Ballard Spahr's national IP practice seeks an associate in its Atlanta or Philadelphia office for trademark and copyright enforcement and defense matters. We are looking for lawyers with two to five years of litigation experience at a top law firm (or judicial clerkship) in the following: trademark and copyright litigation matters in federal court; trademark proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board; UDRP strategy and filings; advertising, including FTC matters; brand enforcement, including in Google Play and App stores; and rights of publicity.
We require top academic credentials and superb oral and written communication skills. We are particularly interested in former judicial clerks, but this experience is not required.
Ballard Spahr LLP is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Business and Finance Associate – Phoenix Office
Our Phoenix office is seeking an associate to join our Business & Finance Department. Successful candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities (including SEC reporting for public companies), and general corporate experience (such as corporate governance, equity and debt financing, and executive compensation). Knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including public company reporting with the SEC, as well as related corporate governance matters under NYSE and NASDAQ listing rules is a plus. Strong academic credentials as well as analytical and communication skills are required. Active Arizona bar is preferred.
Our Business & Finance Department has a national practice involving public and private companies, financial institutions, private equity firms, and nonprofit organizations. Our clients are focused across a broad range of industries, including technology, manufacturing and service functions, pharmaceuticals, energy and telecommunications, and include real estate investment trusts, investment companies, sports and other franchises, public utilities, and hospitals and health services providers.
Ballard Spahr LLP is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Litigation Associate – Baltimore Office
Our Baltimore office is seeking a junior associate with one to three years of experience to join our strong litigation practice. Qualified candidates will have some experience in complex commercial litigation. Our Litigation Department represents a wide range of local, national and international clients in all types of complex litigation and regularly represents clients in local, state and federal courts, at both the 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. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice in the State of Maryland.
Ballard Spahr LLP is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.