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Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time opportunity for an Attorney Talent Acquisition Specialist in our Boston office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
Position Summary:
The Attorney Talent Acquisition Specialist will report to the Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager to assist with coordination of the full cycle recruitment process for lateral shareholders, associates and non-track attorneys, as well as manage the OCI/summer/first-year associate programs. May also provide additional support to other offices.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Meets regularly with office management, recruiting chairs and/or practice group leadership to review hiring needs and potential candidates
Provides support for and coordinates all on-campus recruiting activities and events
Manages entire process for law school recruitment, and assists the Talent Acquisition Manager with lateral attorney recruitment, including initial review of candidate materials, response to inquiries, collection of information from candidates, coordination of interview process (scheduling, monitoring, evaluation follow-up, etc.), and communication with candidates and search firms regarding candidate status
Coordinates with Talent Acquisition staff and other administrative departments (e.g., Human Resources, Conflicts) to complete various recruitment-related checks (background, conflicts, references, bar status, etc.) and new hire-related paperwork as well as other employment related processes
Assists other offices with candidate and market research as necessary
Manages relationships with search firms
Maintains applicant database and department records and generates reports
Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Skills & Competencies:
High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively
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 for services, and meet or exceed client expectations; proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others
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
Qualifications & Prior Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or related field preferred.
Three to five years of related attorney recruiting experience, preferably with a large law firm
Working knowledge of recruiting software and applicant tracking systems (i.e. Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter)
Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
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.
