Litigation - Associate (Mid to Senior Level) - Sacramento

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a 3rd to 6th year Associate in the Litigation Practice of our Sacramento office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Litigation Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country.Job RequirementsQualifications for this position are:• Extensive experience analyzing, researching and drafting briefs addressing sophisticated legal issues on complex litigation, ranging from state and federal court motions to dismiss, summary judgment and class certification motions, writs and appeals;• Successfully argued motions;• Taken and defended depositions;• Trial preparation experience;• Solid writing skills;• Ability to be strategic and analytical;• Experience overseeing and mentoring junior associates; and• Case management experience.Law Review experience preferred. Candidates must have solid academic performance from a top law school and be in good standing with the CA State Bar.Recent Practice Group RecognitionGlobal law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading litigation firms in BTI Consulting Group’s (BTI) Litigation Outlook 2026. The firm was named among the 12 “Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation.”The firm also was recognized as a “Leader” for Class Action and Product Liability Litigation; “Distinguished” for Commercial Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, Cybersecurity Litigation, and Employment Litigation; and “Standout” for Complex Employment Litigation and IP Litigation.The BTI Litigation Outlook 2026 is based on in-depth surveys and telephone interviews with more than 350 legal decision-makers at large organizations with $1 billion or more in revenue, according to the company.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 Jessica Fijolek.The expected pay range for this position is:$215,000 to $350,000 per yearActual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 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 critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.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. SummaryLocation: SacramentoType: Full time