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Posted July 05, 2026

Construction Litigation Associate - Seattle or Portland

Ballard Spahr
Portland, OR Full Time
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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.

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 $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.

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.

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 [email protected].

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