Labor & Employment Associate (Mid-Level)
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Salary$210k – $240k
LocationDenver
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–4 yrs
DepartmentLabor & Employment
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 5, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live15h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
2-4 years of law firm litigation experience
Strong interest in representing employers in complex workplace disputes
Strong academic background
Superior legal research and drafting skills
Demonstrated fluency with AI tools
Diligent, detail-oriented, proactive, team-oriented, adaptable, personable
Admitted to the Colorado Bar
Willingness to participate in community and professional organizations
Employment litigation experience
Experience handling administrative charges
Drafting agency position statements
Advising on employment law compliance matters
Skills
AI tools
Benefits
Health insurance
HSA
Short term disability
Long term disability
Dental insurance
Vision care
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
Employee assistance program
Accident insurance
Voluntary life
Voluntary disability
Critical illness insurance
Cancer insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Transit programs
About the company
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Associate in the Labor & Employment Practice of our Denver Office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of law firm litigation experience, with a preference for candidates who have employment litigation experience and a strong interest in representing employers in complex workplace disputes. Experience handling administrative charges, drafting agency position statements, and advising on employment law compliance matters is a plus; however, the primary focus of this role will be litigation.
This associate will work closely with leading employment practitioners on a broad range of matters, representing and defending employers from emerging companies to Fortune 500 organizations in disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour class and collective action claims, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and other workplace-related issues.
Responsibilities
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Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
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Conduct fact investigations, witness interviews, document review, and deposition preparation.
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Assist with hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
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Support clients in responding to administrative charges and agency proceedings, including matters before the EEOC and state and local agencies.
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Collaborate with attorneys across Greenberg Traurig offices and practice groups on complex employment litigation matters.
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Provide employment law compliance advice as opportunities arise.
Candidates should possess a strong academic background and superior legal research and drafting skills, as well as demonstrated fluency with AI tools to support their practice. Candidates must be diligent, detail-oriented, proactive, team-oriented, adaptable, and personable. Candidates must be admitted to the Colorado Bar and should be willing to participate in community and professional organizations as part of professional development.
Practice Summary
Greenberg Traurig’s Labor & Employment Practice provides an array of workplace strategies and legal counsel, including practical and efficient consulting, technical assistance and litigation services. Our team understands the business impact of labor and employment issues. We have the varied experience needed to help organizations analyze options, make informed decisions and take effective action.
Hiring process
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact Lauren Shirey ([email protected])
Benefits
The expected pay range for this position is:
$210,000 to $240,000 per year
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, 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 critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
Legal
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.