Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time opportunity for an Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager in our Atlanta office.  We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary:

The Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager will report to the Chief Talent Officer and work closely with the Atlanta Managing Shareholder, Administrative Shareholder, Co-President, Recruiting Chairs, and Business Director to manage the strategic and full cycle recruitment process for shareholders, lateral associates, non-track attorneys, and OCI/summer/first-year associate programs for the office. This position may also provide additional support to other offices. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Researches, analyzes, and communicates strategic hiring intelligence to Managing Shareholder, Administrative Shareholder, Recruiting Chairs, Business Director and/or practice group leadership
• Identifies market trends and aligns those with firm and office strategic goals to develop creative and innovative attorney recruitment strategies
• Meets regularly with office and/or practice leadership to review hiring needs and potential candidates
• Manages and coordinates entire recruitment process for attorney candidates
• Develops and maintains relationships with search firms and counterparts in other firms
• Manages and coordinates law student recruitment, summer associate and first-year associate programs
• Assists office with candidate and market research as necessary
• Maintains applicant database and department records as well as generates reports
• Participates as a member of the local NALP city group chapter, attends city group meetings, and is aware of NALP guidelines and best practices
• Performs special projects as requested by the Chief Talent Officer
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills & Competencies:

• High attention to detail, exceptional planning and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation
• Interact effectively with candidates, search firms, law schools and various levels of personnel across the office and firm
• Provide outstanding client service to all stakeholders
• Possess superior judgment and discretion; recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain confidentiality
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and has excellent follow-up skills

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Eight to ten years of related attorney recruiting experience, preferably with a large law firm
• Working knowledge of recruiting software and applicant tracking systems (i.e. Workday, Firm Prospects and LinkedIn Recruiter)
• 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

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, 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.