Project Assistant

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Project Assistant in our Washington, DC office.

Position Summary:

GT is seeking a Project Assistant for our rapidly growing Environmental practice. Applicants who are considering either entering law school or a similar professional graduate program should be prepared to make a two-year commitment to GT. Candidate should be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Duties & 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

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

Qualifications & 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
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Experience with Microsoft Access is a plus
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

The expected annualized base salary range for this position is:

Range: $25.46 - $35.90

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience 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.

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.

Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023