We are seeking an attorney with two to four years of experience in labor and employment law to join the Labor and Employment Practice Group of the Litigation Department in our Philadelphia or New Jersey office. Experience with employment litigation in state and federal courts; administrative practice before local, state and federal agencies; and/or advice and counseling is required. Experience in traditional labor matters, including labor arbitrations, negotiations, and unfair labor practice charges, and in transactional matters involving labor and employment issues is a plus. Our Litigation Department is our largest practice group and represents a wide range of local, national and international clients in all types of complex litigation and regularly represent clients in local, state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels. Active bar licenses in PA and NJ are required. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a collegial environment in one of the top-rated Labor and Employment practices in the region. Superior academic credentials and strong communication skills are 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.