Overview
Introduction
At Greenberg Traurig, attorneys receive cutting-edge work with colleagues they enjoy spending time with. Pro bono is highly emphasized, and the firm strives to hire, retain, and promote diverse attorneys. Many attorneys at Greenberg have an entrepreneurial mindset and take responsibility for sophisticated matters with the support of brilliant mentors. Greenberg Traurig looks outside the traditional legal model to provide enhanced services to clients via innovation.
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Vault Verdict
At Greenberg Traurig, the usual credentials—grades, law school attended, journal experience—apply to hiring decisions, but personality is also key, as associates need to blend into the firm’s friendly, professional, and team-oriented offices. Partners treat associates as colleagues and welcome their strategic input, and they are naturally inclined to develop and mentor associates. This hands-on guidance, along with sponsored CLEs, clinics, and other training programs, is appreciated. Lateral hires feel welcomed and transition into firm life effectively. Associate work ranges from document review to challenging, meaningful assignments and client face time. Both availability and familiarity with the assigning attorney determine how projects are distributed; there is plenty of high-q...
About the Firm
Greenberg Traurig, LLP, clients include some of the biggest names in information technology, energy, entertainment, telecommunications, real estate, financial services, and healthcare. With approximately four dozen offices worldwide, an exceptionally broad practice scope, and household names for clients, it is one of the largest firms in the United States.
Southern Heat
Greenberg Traurig traces its roots to 1967, when three Miami attorneys established a practice modeled on New York’s boutique transactional firms. Mel Greenberg was the firm’s first Chief Executive Officer; University of Miami grad Robert Traurig became a power player among southern Florida’s real estate firms, builders, and developers; and early name partner Larry Hoffman became the firm’s CEO in the 1990s. Under ...
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Associate Reviews
- “The culture of the firm varies from group-to-group, but my group is dynamic and friendly and respects everyone's opinions. I feel that I can be myself at work and offer my opinion.”
- “I love the flat structure of our firm and the ability to communicate and work directly with principal shareholders and firm leadership/management. The environment is collegial and collaborative.”
- “The attorneys and staff at GT are very smart, professional, and experienced. There is...
Why Work Here
At the Top of the Profession
Greenberg Traurig was ranked no. 1 in the United States for five-year growth leaders in The National Law Journal Millennium NLJ 250 annual survey of the nation's 250 largest law firms. In addition, Greenberg Traurig ranked no. 4 on The American Lawyer's 2003 Lateral Report, an annual listing of U.S. firms that have attracted the most lateral hires. We have grown steadily by seeking out the best and brightest at all levels in the legal profession. Greenberg Traurig ranks no. 19 on The National Law Journal's 2002 annual listing of the nation's largest law firms, based on number of lawyers.
Culture & Inclusion at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Resilience. Determination. Grit. These are the defining elements for Greenberg Traurig’s team and what we seek in the talent we bring in. GT thrives on the passion and drive of our people, emphasizing merit, innovation, belonging and collaboration first. Since 1967, we’ve built our firm by welcoming attorneys and professionals from many backgrounds who share our drive and commitment to excellence. At GT, opportunities are earned through talent and dedication, fostering an environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and empowering. It’s this mindset that sets GT apart and creates a unique culture and community for those fortunate to be a part of it.
Getting Hired Here
- “Top-notch law schools, good grades, journal experience, work experience, personality, and initiative are all taken into account in the firm's hiring process. For laterals, the firm also looks at the prestige of your current firm to determine your ‘fit.’”
- “GT seems to like lawyers who are also interesting people. [It] seems to prefer top grades from T14 schools but also will hire people from lower-ranked schools who are hungry to learn and work. [It] values the ability to ‘hustle,’...
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