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Form of workGreenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Associate in the Government & Law Policy department of our Albany office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on theAm LawGlobal 100 and regularly ranked as the top grossing New York lobbying law firm by the State's lobbying regulator.
The Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients large and small, for- and not-for-profit entities, including trade associations and political organizations, representing a wide range of business sectors. In addition to partnering with the firm's team of Albany based lawyer-lobbyists, the associate would work with attorneys who focus on matters involving New York State and local lobbying, campaign finance, governmental ethics, and gift laws.
The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience, including knowledge of the New York State governmental and/or and political landscape. We are seeking candidates with excellent academic credentials, strong communication and client service skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and manage their time to meet deadlines and complete projects. New York Bar membership required.
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and a writing sample. Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact Dan Stone @dan.stone@gtlaw.com
The expected annualized base salary for this position is $130,000 - $147,500. Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. 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.
In support of our unwavering dedication to putting diversity, equity, and inclusion into action, GT participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program. This Program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, aims to increase diverse representation in the legal industry. In July 2020, we achieved Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certification. A year later, in 2021, we achieved Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus, meaning we went beyond the requirements of the original Mansfield program. Most recently, in 2022, GT gained Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus - again achieving the highest level of certification a law firm can obtain. GT is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Program. 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.
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