Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Talent ServicesHybrid Remote, Washington, DC


Description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Attorney Talent Acquisition (Recruiting) Coordinator in our Washington, D.C. office.  We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.    
    
Position Summary:    
    
The Attorney Talent Acquisition Coordinator plays a key role by assisting the Attorney Talent Acquisition (Legal Recruitment) team carry out activities related to the recruiting and hiring of attorneys (summer associates, lateral, and alternative track career attorneys). Assists with other recruitment initiatives as needed. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed, especially during peak student recruiting periods.    
    
Duties & Responsibilities:    
  • Assists the Director of Attorney Talent Acquisition and Law Student Talent Acquisition Manager with the recruitment process for summer associates,  lateral associates, and alternative track attorneys
  • Provides support for the on-campus recruiting process by preparing materials, scheduling callback interviews, following-up with attorneys, and coordinating appropriate communication to candidates
  • Oversees the day-to-day functions of the Summer Associate Program, including coordinating training, sourcing work assignments, compiling evaluations, planning social events, and other duties associated with the Program
  • Coordinates in-person or virtual interview schedules and gathers feedback on prospective candidates
  • Assists in drafting/updating job postings; reviews and processes resumes in the applicant tracking system and generate reports when necessary
  • Manages and updates applicant databases with relevant information and prepares offer letters
  • Interfaces effectively with candidates or legal search firms, provides candidate correspondence, and submits background checks requests
  • Assists Law Student Talent Acquisition Manager by networking and partnering with law school career services to reach law students
  • Coordinates national summer associate and DEI programming and events including on campus and career fair recruitment
  • Drafts surveys for summer program and assists on special projects with DEI team
  • Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
    
Skills & Competencies:    
  • Provides 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
  • High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively
  • 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
  • Recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain confidentiality
  • Critical thinker with the ability to shift priorities and manage change with a positive outcome
    
Qualifications & Prior Experience:    
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or related field preferred
  • Minimum three to five years recruiting experience in a mid-to-large law firm setting
  • Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
  • Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
  • Experience with Workday Recruiting (Applicant Tracking System) a plus

    

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. 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.