Litigation - Associate (Mid-Level)

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Associate in the Litigation Practice of our Albany 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 variety of industries across the country.

The Albany office focuses on complex and diverse public policy issues in a range of areas including health care, environmental and energy law, economic development, government procurement. gaming and insurance.  The litigation practice often represents clients in high profile public policy matters that includes frequent interaction with government agencies. The office also has a nationally recognized First Amendment practice. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience representing a range of clients in complex disputes. The candidate also should be experienced with pleadings, motions, and discovery practice, including e-discovery. We are seeking candidates with excellent academic credentials and strong communication and client service skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and manage their time to meet deadlines and complete projects. New York Bar membership is required.

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and a writing sample.

Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact Dan Stone @dan.stone@gtlaw.com

The expected pay range for this position is:

$150,000-$180,000

Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Greenberg Traurig is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.