Litigation Associate (Junior) – AUS

Greenberg Traurig; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig in Austin, TX is seeking a full-time Associate in the Litigation Practice. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of litigation experience and will handle complex commercial matters, including breach of contract, real estate, and financial services, under the supervision of senior litigators.

You will be expected to conduct thorough research and writing, manage deadlines, and collaborate with a team.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of litigation experience.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
• Interest in depositions, motions, and interfacing with clients.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of complex commercial and business litigation matters.
• Prepare and argue dispositive and discovery motions.
• Deposition preparation and participation.
• Interface with clients and opposing counsel.
• Manage deadlines and case strategy as part of a team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Motions & depositions

Job description

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.

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.