Attorney Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Greenberg Traurig•Chicago, IL

11d•$35 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig is seeking an Attorney Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join its Attorney Recruiting Team in the Chicago office. The role supports the Attorney Talent Acquisition team with recruiting and hiring attorneys, including summer associates, lateral shareholders, lateral associates, and alternative-track career attorneys, and assists with other recruitment initiatives. The coordinator supports recruiting processes, on-campus recruiting, candidate interviews and communications, and the day-to-day operation of the Summer Associate Program. The position is hybrid, with regular in-office presence required for day-to-day operations, team meetings, training, and relationship building. It reports to the Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager. The candidate should be flexible to work overtime as needed, especially during peak student recruiting periods.

Requirements

Minimum 3 to 5 years of recruiting experience.
Outstanding client-service skills and the ability to meet high quality standards and client expectations.
High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and effective time-management ability.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization and collaborate well in a team.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and presentation skills.
Ability to recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain confidentiality.
Critical-thinking ability and the ability to shift priorities and manage change positively.
Computer proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Exceptional computer skills and the ability to learn new software applications quickly.
Understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in a professional environment.
Flexibility to work overtime as needed, especially during peak student recruiting periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or a related field.
Experience with Workday (Applicant Tracking System).
Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm-approved AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Assist the Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager, office Managing Shareholders, and Practice Group Leaders with recruiting summer associates, lateral shareholders, lateral associates, and alternative-track attorneys.
Support on-campus recruiting by preparing materials, scheduling callback interviews, following up with attorneys, and coordinating communications to candidates.
Oversee day-to-day Summer Associate Program functions, including coordinating training, sourcing work assignments, compiling evaluations, and planning social events.
Coordinate in-person or virtual interview schedules and gather feedback on prospective candidates.
Assist in drafting and updating job postings; review and process resumes in the applicant tracking system; and generate reports when necessary.
Manage and update applicant databases and prepare offer letters.
Communicate with candidates and legal search firms, provide candidate correspondence, and submit background-check requests.
Assist the manager with networking and partnering with career services to reach law students.
Assist with other department activities and perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.