Senior Litigation Associate - ATL

Greenberg Traurig•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has a dynamic full-time employment opportunity for a senior level Associate in the Litigation Practice of our Atlanta office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country. The Atlanta office of Greenberg Traurig is seeking a senior associate to join a national-caliber, high-stakes, complex Business Litigation team. The practice, which includes complex business and commercial cases, handles class-action defense, trade secrets, and more. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of litigation experience with a strong track record of independently managing cases and leading key aspects of litigation from intake through trial or resolution. Those applying should have the ability to handle depositions, strategy generation, motion practice, hearings, discovery management and client strategy with minimal supervision. 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. All candidates must have strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, be able to work both independently and 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, J.D. transcript, and cover letter online through our website. An official J.D. transcript is not required. Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third-party submissions; for access, contact Hope Jamison. 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Requirements

5-10 years of litigation experience with a strong track record of independently managing cases and leading key aspects of litigation from intake through trial or resolution
Ability to handle depositions, strategy generation, motion practice, hearings, discovery management and client strategy with minimal supervision
Graduation from a nationally recognized law school in the top 10% of their class
Been on the law review, moot court, or trial team
Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to work both independently and 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