Fort Lauderdale Litigation Associate (3–5 Years) – Complex Commercial Litigation

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a 3 to 5 year Associate in the Litigation Practice group of our Fort Lauderdale 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 variety of industries across the country. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes disputes in a collaborative, fast-paced environment alongside nationally recognized litigators – while enjoying the unique quality of life that South Florida offers. This is a full-time position based in our Fort Lauderdale office.

What Your Day May Look Like

• Manage and support all phases of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions
• Conduct and defend depositions, including expert witnesses
• Lead and manage written discovery and e-discovery processes
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Work closely with clients to develop case strategy and provide practical business-oriented advice

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience at a law firm or clerkship + firm combination
• Significant experience in complex commercial, corporate, financial institution, real estate, land use, construction, and securities matters, including class action defense, is a plus
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience practicing in federal and state court
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and take ownership of cases
• Excellent academic credentials
• Admission to the Florida Bar (or eligibility for prompt admission)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Client-service mindset with strong interpersonal skills
• Sound judgment and strategic thinking

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal judicial clerkship experience

Why Greenberg Traurig – Fort Lauderdale?

• Access to high-caliber work with the resources of an international Am Law 100 firm.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and client service.
• Join a fast-growing market - South Florida is one of the nations’ fastest-growing markets and Fort Lauderdale sits at the center.
• Fort Lauderdale lifestyle—enjoy the area’s beaches, vibrant cultural scene, and year-round sunshine while working on sophisticated matters.
• Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration across GT’s 50+ locations worldwide.

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.