Attorney Talent Acquisition Coordinator

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 a Shareholder Talent Acquisition Coordinator located in our New York office. 
 

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service.

This role will be based in our New York office, on a hybrid basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to the Chief Shareholder & Integration Officer.
 

Position Summary

The Shareholder Talent Acquisition Coordinator plays a key role by assisting the shareholder talent acquisition (legal recruitment) team carry out activities related to the recruiting and hiring of shareholders and of counsels. This position will also assist with other recruitment initiatives as needed. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed. 

Key Responsibilities

• Partners with the Chief Shareholder & Integration Officer for the recruitment process of shareholders and of counsels

• Assists with the coordination of in-person or virtual interviews for shareholder and of counsel candidates and distribution of relevant materials to interviewers

• Interfaces effectively with candidates or legal search firms, provides candidate correspondence, and submits background checks requests

• Maintains and tracks candidates in the Lateral Integration System and applicant tracking system, Workday; manages and updates applicant databases with relevant information

• Reviews and processes candidates in the applicant tracking system and generate reports when necessary

• Coordinates with the Talent Services team and other administrative departments (e.g., Human Resources, Conflicts) to complete various recruitment-related checks (profitability, background, conflicts, bar status, etc.) and new hire-related paperwork as well as other employment related processes

• Works closely with the Chief Shareholder & Integration Officer for the on-boarding of candidates

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

Qualifications

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

• 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

Education & Prior Experience:

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

• Minimum three to five years recruiting experience in a mid-to-large law firm setting

Technology

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

• Experience with Workday a plus

• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

The expected pay range for this position is:

$35.02 to $42.28 per hour

Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. 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 long term care, 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.