Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Our Survey Says

VAULT'S 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-quality work to go around. It appears that different Greenberg Traurig locations may have different billable hour requirements, which seem to range from 1,800 to 2,000 hours. Similarly, compensation varies among cities and practice groups, but overall, it is below the market rate yet reasonable. Some aspects of firm technology, including AI tools, are solid, while other aspects could be improved. Wellness resources, including counseling and wellness seminars, are available. Pro bono work, with a minimum of 25 hours and maximum of 100 hours that count as billable, is encouraged and gives associates substantive, stand-up experience. Diversity is promoted through hiring, affinity groups, seminars, and 50 hours of related work that are billable. Equity partnership is possible but involves a long path; promotion to of counsel or non-equity partnership is possible, and moves in-house or to other firms are options.