Litigation Associate (Labor & Employment) - PHX

About the role

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, seeks a full-time Associate in their Labor & Employment Practice based in Phoenix. The position offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills are essential.
• Keen attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership are required.
• Significant litigation experience, especially in employment class actions, trade secrets, and restrictive covenants, is preferred.
• The role involves trial experience, taking depositions, covering hearings, interviewing witnesses, handling written discovery, and writing persuasive briefs.
• Substantive knowledge of basic employment concepts under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and similar federal and state employment laws is strongly preferred.
• The candidate will assume significant responsibility.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials and references are necessary.
• The candidate must be a member of the Arizona State Bar or willing to quickly become one.

Qualifications

• A law degree from an accredited institution is required.
• AJDL certification is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Experience with legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Pay

Competitive compensation is offered.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible to accommodate the needs of the candidate and the firm.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Professional development programs.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig 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.