Lateral Associates

Our dynamic, thriving firm continually seeks new legal talent to better serve the needs of our clients globally.

Our firm’s history and culture has taught us, time and again, that our true capital is our human capital. Blank Rome’s success has been built on the professional achievements of both our homegrown talent and lateral hires. The firm’s inclusive culture does not distinguish between the two, but rather promotes the immeasurable value and full integration of all our attorneys.

We also recognize the individual needs of our lateral attorneys at all stages of their careers. From orientation to advanced skills training, our firm provides cutting-edge professional development and training to ensure that our laterals will build careers that suit both their needs and the needs of our clients, well into the future.

Blank Rome has grown substantially over the past decade. We have built a reputation for our significant industry knowledge and experience, all of which could not have been accomplished without the leading quality and talent of our attorneys.

Please apply for any positions directly using the links below. If you have other inquiries, please direct them to recruiting@blankrome.com.

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Open Positions

Matrimonial Associate
The Los Angeles office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Matrimonial Associate with 3-7 years of experience.  Candidates must have excellent research, writing, and discovery skills, and significant hands-on experience with drafting motions and pleadings.  Family law and/or accounting experience a plus.  Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players, have outstanding academic and professional credentials and be licensed to practice in California.  This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time.   Apply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in Los Angeles is $250,000 - $375,000.  Positions outside of Los Angeles will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location.  Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset.  The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees.  Other monetary rewards include bonuses based on performance.  In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

Bankruptcy Associate
Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Bankruptcy Associate with at least 3 years experience.  Candidates can be based out of our Philadelphia or Wilmington offices.  Responsibilities will include performing legal research and drafting legal memoranda on bankruptcy and litigation issues, drafting routine bankruptcy motions, notices, etc., attending court hearings, coordinating electronic court filings, researching and accessing dockets, maintaining case calendars and filing deadlines.  Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players and have outstanding academic and professional credentials. Admission to practice law in the state where the candidate will reside is required.  This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Associate
The Washington, D.C. office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a junior associate to support their Energy Regulatory practice. Candidates should have either exposure to federal energy regulatory laws affecting the natural gas, oil, or electric power industries, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy compliance, to energy transactions, or to energy enforcement and litigation involving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or Commodity Futures Trading Commission or an interest in developing that expertise in detail. Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players and have outstanding academic and professional credentials. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Washington, D.C.  This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in Washington, D.C., is $215,000 - $250,000.  Positions outside of Washington, D.C., will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location.  Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset.  The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees.  Other monetary rewards include bonuses based on performance.  In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate
The Houston office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for an IP Litigation Associate with at least 4-6 years of experience to support the firm’s growing patent litigation practice.  Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or Computer Engineering.  Prior patent litigation experience is required.  Candidates must be self-motivated, confident, personable team players, have outstanding professional and academic credentials and be admitted to practice in Texas.  This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time.  Apply Here.

Environmental Litigation Associate
Blank Rome LLP has an opening for an Environmental Litigation Attorney with 2-3 years of experience. Candidates can be based out of any of our offices. Candidates are required to have in-depth exposure to state and federal environmental laws, including environmental compliance and regulations, environmental transactions, as well as environmental enforcement and litigation. Candidates should have strong legal research and writing skills, and should also be able to analyze the applicability of federal and state environmental statutory and regulatory requirements to a wide range of client issues. The ability to manage representation of clients in connection with sites requiring remedial action under state and federal laws, in particular, CERCLA, is required. Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players and have outstanding academic and professional credentials. Admission to practice law in the state where the candidate will reside is required.  This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in New York City, Los Angles, and Washington, D.C., is $225,000 - $250,000.  Positions outside of New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location.  Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset.  The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees.  Other monetary rewards include bonuses based on performance.  In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

Finance Associate 
The Houston office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Finance Associate with at least 3 years of experience.  Candidates should have significant hands-on experience in the structuring, drafting and negotiation of middle market lender's-side debt financing transactions, with strong UCC Article 9 experience essential and both single bank and syndicated commercial and asset-based lending experience preferred.  Energy finance experience is a plus. Candidates must be self-motivated, confident, personable team players, have outstanding professional and academic credentials and be admitted to practice in Texas. This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

Litigation Associate 
The Wilmington, DE office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Litigation Associate with 1-5 years of experience. This position primarily will support attorneys in the Commercial and Corporate Litigation Group.  Candidates must have excellent verbal, writing, and legal research skills. Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players and have outstanding academic and professional credentials.  Candidates must be admitted to the DE Bar. This position is open to recruiting agency submissions. Apply Here.

Trusts & Estates Associate
Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Trusts & Estates Associate with at least 3-5 years of experience. Candidates can be based out of our New York or Philadelphia offices.  Candidates must have in-depth, broad-based experience in estate planning and estate administration, and some litigation experience is preferred.  An LLM in Tax is strongly preferred, as well. Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players, have outstanding academic and professional credentials and be admitted to practice in New York and/or Pennsylvania. Successful candidates will have an opportunity for significant professional growth and client contact.  This position is open to recruiting agency submissionsApply Here.

The  target annual pay range for this role in New York City is $250,000 - $330,000.  Positions outside of New York City will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location.  Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset.  The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees.  Other monetary rewards include bonuses based on performance.  In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

Patent Agent/Patent Attorney (Chemistry)
Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with at least 2-4 years of experience to support the Firm's patent prosecution practice to assist the Firm's clients in protecting their technology.  Candidates can be based out of our New York, Houston, Philadelphia or Washington, D.C. offices.  Successful candidates will possess a Master's Degree or Doctor of Philosophy in chemistry, organic chemistry, applied chemistry, polymer science, polymer engineering, biochemistry, or a related field. The Patent Agent or Patent Attorney will draft and prosecute applications through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as support due diligence.  Candidates must be registered to practice in front of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, be Patent Bar eligible, and if appropriate, licensed to practice law in their respective state. Candidates must have strong time management skills and be able to meet and manage internal and client-driven deadlines with assignments coming from multiple partners and clients.  Candidates must have strong attention to detail, writing skills, and analytical skills with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Please note that this is a non-partner track position. This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this timeApply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in New York City and Washington, D.C. is $150,000 - $165,000.  Positions outside of New York City and Washington, D.C. will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location.  Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset.  The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees.  Other monetary rewards include bonuses based on performance.  In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.