Overview As a Litigation Associate at Greenberg Traurig in Sacramento, you will handle sophisticated dispute work across state and federal courts, supporting a high-caliber national client base. You will analyze, research, and draft briefs on complex issues, and you may lead motions, depositions, and trial preparation with input from partners. You will mentor junior associates and manage case workflow, contributing to a top-tier litigation practice. The role offers exposure to high-stakes matters within a global firm renowned for its leadership in litigation and client service. This is an opportunity to shape outcomes on diverse cases while advancing your career in a merit driven, inclusive culture.
Compensation / Benefits- health insurance with an optional HSA
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- dental insurance
- 401K
- vacation and sick time
Responsibilities- Analyze, research and draft briefs on complex litigation issues across state and federal courts
- Handle motions to dismiss, summary judgment, class certification, writs and appeals; argue motions
- Take and defend depositions; contribute to trial preparation
- Oversee case management and mentor junior associates
Key requirements- Extensive experience in analysis, research and briefing for sophisticated litigation
- Successful track record arguing motions
- Deposition experience and trial preparation
- Strong writing skills; strategic and analytical mindset
- Experience supervising and mentoring junior associates; case management experience
- Law review preferred; CA State Bar in good standing; top law school academic performance
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Mentoring and leadership
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Legal research
- Brief drafting
- Deposition handling
