Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

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 Recruiting team as an Attorney Talent Acquisition (Recruiting) Coordinator located in our San Diego office.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This individual demonstrates exceptional client service, excels at building collaborative relationships, and is able to adapt to changing priorities through critical thinking and a positive attitude. If you are resourceful, adaptable, and passionate about talent acquisition, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our San Diego office, on a hybrid basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to the Director of Attorney Talent Acquisition.

Position Summary

The Attorney Talent Acquisition Coordinator assists the Attorney Recruitment team in executing activities related to the recruiting and hiring of attorneys, including summer associates, lateral, and alternative track career attorneys. This position supports all phases of the recruitment process and plays a key role in the successful execution of the Summer Associate Program and other recruiting initiatives. The candidate should be flexible to work overtime as needed, especially during peak student recruiting periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Attorney Talent Acquisition, Business Director, and other members of the attorney recruiting team with recruiting summer associates, lateral shareholders, lateral associates, and alternative track attorneys

• Provide support for the on-campus recruiting process by preparing materials, scheduling callback interviews, following up with attorneys, and coordinating communication to candidates

• Oversee day-to-day functions of the Summer Associate Program, including coordinating training, sourcing work assignments, compiling evaluations, planning social events, and related duties

• Coordinate in-person or virtual interview schedules and gather feedback on prospective candidates

• Draft and update job postings, review and process resumes in the applicant tracking system (Workday), and generate reports as necessary

• Manage and update applicant databases and prepare offer letters

• Interface effectively with candidates and legal search firms, provide candidate correspondence, and submit background check requests

• Network and partner with law school career services to reach law students

• Assist with other department activities as needed, and perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Outstanding client service orientation; proactive in seeking innovative ways to assist others

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills with effective time management

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels and collaborate well in a team environment

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

• Ability to recognize and maintain confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information

• Critical thinker with the ability to shift priorities and manage change with a positive outcome

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or a related field preferred

• Minimum three to five years recruiting experience in a mid-to-large law firm setting

Technology

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook required

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

• Experience with Workday, Applicant Tracking System a plus

The expected pay range for this position is:

$34.66 - $38.02 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.