Atlanta Litigation Associate

Greenberg Traurig•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Atlanta office is seeking an associate with 2 to 4 years of experience to join a national-caliber, high-stakes, litigation practice. Qualified candidates will have graduated from a nationally recognized law school in the top 10% of their class, been on the law review, moot court, or trial team, and served or are currently serving as a judicial law clerk, preferably for a United States District Judge. All candidates must have strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, have experience researching and drafting pleadings and papers concerning complex and difficult legal and factual issues, be strategically and analytically minded, and be able to work both independently as well as part of a cohesive team, and be highly motivated with a strong work ethic. Candidates must be admitted to The Georgia Bar or eligible for admission in the near future. Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and J.D. transcript online through the GT website. Transcripts do not need to be official copies. 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. Global scale with street smarts With 51 locations, Greenberg Traurig's global network provides the platform clients need to operate in today's legal marketplace. Our team is recognized by rankings in current Chambers & Partners Guides in jurisdictions and practices around the world, based on thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients. In addition, Greenberg Traurig is proud to have more lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America than any other law firm, a position we have held since 2008. Greenberg Traurig (GT) is committed to ensuring a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be advised of the following: Official Job Listings: All legitimate job opportunities with GT are posted here on our official website. GT job advertisements found outside our verified accounts with LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed should be treated with caution. No Fees Required: GT will never ask for payment for work equipment or network access. Also, there are no application fees. We do not ask for bank information or any form of monetary or financial compensation during the recruitment process. All job offers will be preceded by an interview with our hiring team. Verified Communication Only: While all official communications will come from a GT email address associated with GT’s domain (e.g., @gtlaw.com), we recognize that it is easy to spoof such communications to make them look like they are coming from GT. Therefore: before responding to an email purportedly from GT, contact your GT Recruiting Contact by phone to verify that the email is valid. Also, please verify the GT office address on our website before attending an interview. We encourage all applicants to remain vigilant and exercise caution during the application process. If you encounter or suspect a fraudulent job posting or an individual falsely claiming to represent GT, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Thank you for your diligence and for your interest in joining Greenberg Traurig. Thank you for your vigilance and interest in joining Greenberg Traurig. From our humble beginnings in 1967 in South Florida, our focus has never been changed: serve clients better. Learn More Engagement, Culture & Opportunity Since 1967, we’ve built our firm by welcoming attorneys and professionals from all backgrounds who share our drive and commitment to excellence. GT thrives on the passion and drive of our people, emphasizing merit, innovation, belonging, and collaboration first. This commitment has been at the center of our story since our founding and has been essential to our and our client’s success. Learn More We are thankful for the trust our clients place in us and we are proud of being recognized for the service we provide. Learn More If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected]. In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. If you have a disability that makes it difficult to express your interest in a job through our online application process, or if you require TTY/TDD assistance, please contact us to tell us about your needs.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of experience
Graduated from a nationally recognized law school in the top 10% of their class
Been on the law review, moot court, or trial team
Served or are currently serving as a judicial law clerk, preferably for a United States District Judge
Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Experience researching and drafting pleadings and papers concerning complex and difficult legal and factual issues
Strategically and analytically minded
Be able to work both independently as well as part of a cohesive team
Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
Admitted to The Georgia Bar or eligible for admission in the near future