Minimum of three years' experience in commercial litigation and/or arbitration
Experience with trials and/or final hearings
Strong research, writing, oral advocacy, and discovery skills
Top-tier law school graduate or top class ranking
Federal clerkship experience preferred, especially for international disputes
Must be admitted to or eligible for admission to the Florida Bar
Responsibilities
Collaborate with clients on litigation strategies
Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written arguments
Engage in discovery and manage case files
Draft legal pleadings and motions
Represent clients at trial and arbitration hearings
Advise clients on complex commercial disputes
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits package
Opportunity to work with diverse clients across industries
Experience in a top-ranked global law firm
Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity
Full Job Description
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a mid-level Associate in the Trial and Litigation Practice of our Miami office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the mid-level Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in commercial litigation and/or arbitration, including experience with trials and/or final hearings. Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, oral advocacy, and discovery skills are essential. Ideal candidates will be self-starters inclined toward sophisticated casework and creative strategies. Candidates should have been ranked in the top of their law school class or have graduated from a top-tier law school. Federal clerkship experience and an interest in international disputes are a plus, but not required. Must be admitted to the Florida Bar or eligible for admission to the Florida Bar.
For consideration, please submit a resume, official transcript(s), and one or two writing samples all in PDF format.
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About Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig is a global law firm with approximately 2200 attorneys and governmental affairs professionals in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm was founded in Miami, Florida in 1967 by Larry J. Hoffman, Mel Greenberg and Robert H. Traurig. The firm has a broad range of practice areas, including corporate and securities, real estate, litigation, and tax. Greenberg Traurig is known for its work in the entertainment industry, and has represented clients such as Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, and Madonna. The firm has also been involved in high-profile cases, such as the defense of former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling.