Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Associate in the Litigation Practice of our Austin office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; this is an exciting opportunity to train and work with a dynamic and nationally recognized practice group.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of litigation experience and be prepared to work on a variety of complex commercial and business litigation matters including breach of contract, real estate, financial services, energy, fiduciary litigation, and other areas. The ideal candidate will have strong familiarity with applicable federal, state and local rules, be highly motivated, and have outstanding interpersonal skills. Must be diligent, motivated, possess excellent research and writing skills and be able to work independently to manage a myriad of deadlines and thrive in a team environment. The ideal candidate should have an interest and aptitude for preparing for and taking depositions, briefing and arguing dispositive and discovery motions, and interfacing with clients and opposing counsel. Mediation, arbitration, hearing and trial experience is a plus. Candidates must be in good standing with the Texas State Bar. Local candidates preferred.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and a writing sample.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of litigation experience
- Familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local rules
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate in a team environment
- Interest and aptitude in preparing for and taking depositions
- Interest and aptitude in briefing and arguing dispositive and discovery motions
- Ability to interface with clients and opposing counsel
- Good standing with the Texas State Bar
- Mediation, arbitration, hearing, and trial experience
- Local Austin-area candidacy
- Resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample
Greenberg Traurig Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Greenberg Traurig and has not been reviewed or approved by Greenberg Traurig.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as competitive at “market” levels for junior associates in major offices, with predictable early-career compensation in larger markets.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as up to 18 weeks for primary caregivers and up to 6 weeks for secondary caregivers, alongside adoption/surrogacy reimbursement up to a $35,000 lifetime maximum and fertility coverage caps.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with comments pointing to strong medical/dental/vision offerings and high employer coverage of healthcare costs in some plans.
Greenberg Traurig Insights
What We Do
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 250. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.
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