Consumer Financial Services Litigation Junior Associate | Los Angeles

Ballard Spahr is seeking a highly qualified junior associate to join its thriving consumer financial services and commercial litigation practices in Los Angeles.

The ideal candidate will have one to three years of litigation experience. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required.

Knowledge of the Truth in Lending Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Opportunity Credit Act, and / or general consumer financial services litigation experience is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a collegial environment of a national firm. Active bar license in California is preferred.

The salary for this position is expected to be $200,000 - $225,000.

Our Consumer Financial Services Group advises on regulatory matters, assists in the design and documentation of credit products, and represents clients in class actions, regulatory enforcement proceedings and other lawsuits nationwide.

We represent clients ranging from the largest financial institutions in the nation to smaller enterprises and internet-based providers.

• Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage;
• life insurance, short and long-term disability; and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account;

firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program.

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 LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.

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