Labor & Employment Practice Group Attorney

About the role

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, seeks a Practice Group Attorney in the Labor & Employment Practice of our Phoenix office. This position is designed for attorneys looking for more flexibility within BigLaw, offering a reduced billable hour expectation (as low as 1200 per year) and increased remote work opportunities. It is not a shareholder track position.

Responsibilities

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Keen attention to detail and initiative to take ownership of work
• Legal research and writing, including analysis of complex issues
• Substantive drafting responsibilities such as research memos, written discovery requests and responses, position statements to administrative agencies, demand letter responses, and motion practice
• Substantive knowledge of basic employment concepts under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and similar federal and state employment laws
• Meaningful responsibility with a reduced caseload allowing for sustained focus on high-quality research and written work product

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials and references
• Member of the Arizona State Bar or willing to quickly become one
• Litigation experience, especially in substantive drafting responsibilities

Qualifications

• Substantive knowledge of basic employment concepts under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and similar federal and state employment laws

Skills

• Strong research and writing abilities
• Attention to detail and initiative
• Experience with substantive drafting responsibilities
• Knowledge of employment laws

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Reduced billable hour expectation
• Increased remote work opportunities

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate reduced billable hour expectation

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics.