Recruiting/HR Coordinator

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Attorney Talent Services Coordinator (HR/Recruiting Coordinator) in the Talent Services (HR) department of our Fort Lauderdale office.  We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

The Attorney Talent Services Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative support to both the Attorney Talent Acquisition (Legal Recruitment) and Talent Services (HR) departments. This role assists with recruiting and hiring attorneys, as well as supporting daily human resource tasks such as staff recruitment, orientation, employee benefits, and event planning. The candidate should be flexible to work overtime as needed, especially during peak recruiting periods.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager, Business Director, office Managing Shareholders, and Practice Group Leaders with the recruitment process for summer associates, lateral shareholders, lateral associates, and alternative track attorneys.

• Coordinate interview schedules and gather feedback on prospective candidates.

• Draft/update job postings; review and process resumes in the applicant tracking system and generate reports.

• Manage applicant databases and prepare offer letters.

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

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

• Manage the new hire process, including paperwork, background checks, and coordinating start dates.

• Prepare welcome emails, assist with onboarding, and conduct new employee orientation.

• Administer employee benefits plans and assist with annual open enrollment.

• Answer basic HR policy questions and maintain personnel files.

• Coordinate firm events such as staff appreciation and holiday parties.

• Assist with the annual performance review process and employment verifications.

• Ensure administrative vacation coverage and coordinate attorney CLE training programs.

• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills & Competencies:

• 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

• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively

• Highly motivated, self-starter who can work well under minimal supervision, as well as take a proactive approach in being team-oriented

• 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

• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple tasks

Qualifications & Experience:

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

• Three to five years of experience in a Human Resources support role or recruiting experience (in a mid-to-large law firm setting preferred).

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) or SHRM-CP/SCP certification preferred.

• 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 (Applicant Tracking System) a plus

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.