Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a 3rd to 6th year Associate in the Litigation Practice of our Sacramento office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Litigation Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country.
Job Requirements
Qualifications for this position are:
• Extensive experience analyzing, researching and drafting briefs addressing sophisticated legal issues on complex litigation, ranging from state and federal court motions to dismiss, summary judgment and class certification motions, writs and appeals;
• Successfully argued motions;
• Taken and defended depositions;
• Trial preparation experience;
• Solid writing skills;
• Ability to be strategic and analytical;
• Experience overseeing and mentoring junior associates; and
• Case management experience.
Law Review experience preferred. Candidates must have solid academic performance from a top law school and be in good standing with the CA State Bar.
Recent Practice Group Recognition
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading litigation firms in BTI Consulting Group’s (BTI) Litigation Outlook 2026. The firm was named among the 12 “Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation.”
The firm also was recognized as a “Leader” for Class Action and Product Liability Litigation; “Distinguished” for Commercial Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, Cybersecurity Litigation, and Employment Litigation; and “Standout” for Complex Employment Litigation and IP Litigation.
The BTI Litigation Outlook 2026 is based on in-depth surveys and telephone interviews with more than 350 legal decision-makers at large organizations with $1 billion or more in revenue, according to the company.
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and a writing sample.
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact Jessica Fijolek.
The expected pay range for this position is:
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
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
- Extensive experience analyzing, researching and drafting briefs
- Successfully argued motions
- Taken and defended depositions
- Trial preparation experience
- Solid writing skills
- Ability to be strategic and analytical
- Experience overseeing and mentoring junior associates
- Case management experience
- Law Review experience
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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