Project Assistant

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Environmental Team as a Project Assistant located in our Washington, D.C. office.

We are seeking candidates who are considering pursuing law school or a similar professional graduate program in the near future. This position requires a commitment of two years to GT, during which candidates will gain valuable experience and insight into the legal profession.

This role will be based in our Washington, D.C. office, on an in-office basis. This role reports to the Assistant Director and Shareholder.

Position Summary

The Project Assistant will conduct scientific research, prepare technical documents, and assist the teams with discovery review and analysis. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex regulatory matters while gaining valuable experience in the legal field. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Works directly with the Chemical Regulations team on a range of projects including pesticides, general chemicals regulation, and consumer products in the US, US states, and EU  

• Performs scientific and regulatory research such as literature searches and mining dockets

• Develops documents of a technical nature pertaining to chemical regulations

• Conducts review of incoming discovery and provides analysis as requested by case team

• Assists with practice department activities/project work assignments as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Competency in a scientific discipline

• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively

• Strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation

• Ability to work independently as well as with a team and be comfortable with demanding deadlines, including overtime as case demands

• Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services, and meet or exceed client expectations; proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others

• Recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain such information as confidential

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in biology, chemistry, or a related field

• Strong desire to work in the legal or regulatory profession

• Knowledge of basic research tools and ability to leverage those skills

Technology

• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Experience with Microsoft Access is a plus

The expected pay range for this position is:

$27.50 to $32.38 per hour

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 long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

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.