Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager

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 Manager located in our Denver or Salt Lake City office. 

We are seeking a highly skilled attorney recruiting professional with strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple assignments. The ideal candidate excels under pressure, meets strict deadlines, and effectively prioritizes competing tasks with confidence and resilience. You will interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders including candidates, search firms, law schools, and attorneys at all levels across the firm, delivering outstanding client service to every stakeholder. With superior judgment and a deep respect for confidentiality, you will handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion. If you are an adaptable, detail-oriented professional committed to collaboration and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in either our Denver, Colorado or Salt Lake City, Utah office. Regular office presence in either the Denver or Salt Lake office is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role will provide support to the two offices and, as such, requires a willingness and flexibility to travel. This role reports to the Chief Talent Officer and Chief Shareholder & Integration Officer.
 
Position Summary:
The Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager will work closely with the Co-Managing Shareholders of both Denver and Salt Lake City and the offices’ 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.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Researches, analyzes, and communicates strategic hiring intelligence to Co-Managing Shareholders, 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

• Assists office with candidate and market research as necessary

• Maintains applicant database and department records as well as generates reports

• Manages and coordinates law student recruitment, summer associate and first-year associate programs as needed

• 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

Qualifications
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

 
Education & 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

Technology:

• Working knowledge of recruiting software and applicant tracking systems (i.e. Workday, Firm Prospects, Flo Recruit and LinkedIn Recruiter)

• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools and a willingness to incorporate them into daily workflows as necessary

• Candidates should be comfortable using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms to enhance productivity

The expected pay range for this position is:

$140,000 to $155,000 per year

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 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.