Description Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a mid-level (3-6 year) Associate in the Real Estate Litigation Practice of our Los Angeles office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, and GT’s Real Estate Litigation Practice Group repeatedly has been named “Law Firm of the Year—Real Estate Litigation” by U.S. News—Best Lawyers. The Litigation Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country and sometimes internationally. Job Requirements: Candidates should have between three and six years of litigation experience, with an emphasis on real estate matters. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. The ideal candidate will have large law firm experience, including experience drafting pleadings and briefs, conducting research, managing traditional and electronic discovery, assisting with and/or taking and defending depositions, and appearing before state and federal courts. Some trial experience and Federal clerkship experience will be a plus. Candidates must be in good standing with the CA Bar. Practice Summary: Greenberg Traurig’s Real Estate Litigation Practice comprises experienced trial lawyers across the country who devote their careers specifically to real estate litigation and the intricacies of the industry. We understand sophisticated deal financing and ownership structures, as well as the unique rules, regulations, and remedies that apply to real estate and real estate secured transactions. We bring a strategic, business-minded approach to problem solving that proactively helps clients achieve their objectives in the most efficient and cost-efficient manner possible – whether in a single locale or across multiple jurisdictions. We represent clients in virtually all forums, including state and federal courts, arbitral organizations and other alternative dispute resolution arenas, as well as federal and state agencies. Owners, developers, secured lenders, loan participants, governmental entities, bondholders, borrowers, landlords, tenants, and others seek our practical guidance on a wide range of issues, including contractual matters such as buy-sell agreement and security enforcement, restructuring and workout of financial obligations, recovering secured or unsecured assets, modifying the relationship of debt and equity, managing and enhancing assets, and acquiring new assets at adjusted cost basis. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and a writing sample all in PDF format. Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact Leslie Sullivan. The expected annualized base salary range for this position is $225,000 to $350,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience 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 long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets. Greenberg Traurig is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases. Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.