Attorney Talent Acquisition Specialist

Greenberg Traurig•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with offices in 15 countries, is seeking a highly skilled Attorney Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Attorney Recruiting Team. This role will be based in their Salt Lake City or Denver office on a hybrid basis, requiring regular in-office presence for operations, meetings, training, and relationship building. The specialist will play a critical role in providing strategic recruitment solutions, driving success, and anticipating needs within a fast-paced, business-driven environment. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are essential for effective collaboration across various teams and offices, delivering exceptional client service. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation.

Requirements

High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively in a high-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation.
Ability to interact effectively with candidates, all levels of firm personnel, and a variety of external clients.
Provide outstanding client service, meet high-quality standards, and exceed client expectations.
Possess superior judgment and discretion; recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information, and maintain confidentiality.
Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team.
Critical thinker with the ability to shift priorities and manage change with a positive outcome.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or related field preferred.
Five to eight years of related attorney recruiting in a mid-to-large law firm setting or executive search experience.
Demonstrated success sourcing and engaging passive candidates.
Familiarity with talent/competitive intelligence reporting.
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.
Understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in a professional environment.
Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm-approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support daily workflow and/or improve work quality.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday, Firm Prospects, Pirical, and/or LinkedIn Recruiter a plus.

Responsibilities

Source lateral associate and shareholder candidates for open and anticipated positions using sourcing platforms like Firm Prospects, Pirical, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
Conduct proactive outreach to prospective candidates and cultivate an excellent candidate experience.
Assist with initial candidate screening and qualification discussions.
Perform legal market research, competitor analysis, and talent intelligence reporting.
Maintain accurate candidate records in Workday, including interview activity tracking and recruiting metrics.
Assist the Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager, office Managing Shareholders, and Practice Group Leaders with the recruitment process for 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 the day-to-day functions of the Summer Associate Program, including coordinating training, sourcing work assignments, compiling evaluations, and planning social events.
Assist in drafting/updating job postings; review and process resumes in the applicant tracking system (Workday) and generate reports.
Manage and update applicant databases with relevant information and prepare offer packages.
Coordinate in-person or virtual interview schedules and gather feedback on prospective candidates.
Interface effectively with candidates or legal search firms, provide correspondence, and submit background check requests.
Network with career services to reach law students.
Assist with other department activities as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.