Litigation Associate (Junior) - AUS

gtlaw; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig (GT) in Austin is seeking an Associate for our Litigation Practice. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of litigation experience and will work on complex commercial matters, including breach of contract and related areas.

Strong research and writing skills, and ability to handle deadlines in a team setting are essential. Candidates must be in good standing with the Texas State Bar; local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of litigation experience required.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial and business litigation matters.
• Prepare for depositions, briefing and dispositive motions.
• Interface with clients and opposing counsel; manage deadlines independently.

Skills

Litigation

Research and writing

Client interfacing

Education

Texas State Bar in good standing

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.