Litigation Associate - Austin

Greenberg Traurig • Austin, TX

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About The Position

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. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of litigation experience and be prepared to work on a variety of complex commercial and business litigation matters including antitrust, construction, product liability, real estate, financial services, energy, 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, high energy, possess excellent writing skills and be able to work independently to manage a myriad of deadlines and thrive in a team environment. The candidate should have experience with taking depositions, briefing and arguing dispositive and discovery motions, and interfacing with clients and opposing counsel. Mediation, arbitration, and trial experience is a plus. Candidates must be in good standing with the Texas State Bar. 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.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of litigation experience
• Familiarity with applicable federal, state and local rules
• Highly motivated
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Diligent
• High energy
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to work independently to manage a myriad of deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Experience with taking depositions, briefing and arguing dispositive and discovery motions, and interfacing with clients and opposing counsel
• In good standing with the Texas State Bar

Nice To Haves

• Mediation, arbitration, and trial experience

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• excellent benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed