Attorney Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

HSA option

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP invites applications for an Attorney Talent Acquisition Coordinator in our Chicago office. This hybrid role supports the Attorney Talent Acquisition team across recruiting for summer associates, lateral hires, and alternative track attorneys, coordinating on-campus processes, interviews, and communications with candidates.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of recruiting experience, strong client service, and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with HR,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, business, organization development, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years recruiting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Talent Acquisition Manager, Managing Shareholders, and Practice Group Leaders with recruitment for summer associates, lateral shareholders, and alternative track attorneys.
• Support on-campus recruiting: materials, callback interviews, communications with candidates.
• Oversee day-to-day Summer Associate Program: training, assignments, evaluations, events.
• Coordinate interview schedules and gather feedback from candidates.
• Assist in drafting/updating job postings; manage resumes in ATS and generate reports.
• Update applicant databases and prepare offer letters.
• Coordinate with candidates and external search firms; manage background checks requests.
• Network with career services to engage law students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outstanding client service

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in HR/Business/OD

3–5 years recruiting experience

Tools

Workday

Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with offices 15 countries around the world, 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 Attorney Recruiting Team as an Attorney Talent Acquisition Coordinator located in our Chicago office.

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, business-driven environment. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams between recruiting, human resources, shareholders and other teams and offices while delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in providing strategic recruitment solutions, driving success and anticipating needs. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based 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 Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager.

Position Summary

The Attorney Talent Acquisition Coordinator plays a key role by assisting the Attorney Talent Acquisition (Legal Recruitment) team carry out activities related to the recruiting and hiring of attorneys (summer associates, lateral, and alternative track career attorneys). Assists with other recruitment initiatives as needed. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed, especially during peak student recruiting periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager, office Managing Shareholders, and Practice Group Leaders (PGLs) with the recruitment process for summer associates, lateral shareholder, lateral associates, and alternative track attorneys.
• Provides support for the on-campus recruiting process by preparing materials, scheduling callback interviews, following-up with attorneys, and coordinating appropriate communication to candidates.
• Oversees the day-to-day functions of the Summer Associate Program, including coordinating training, sourcing work assignments, compiling evaluations, planning social events, and other duties associated with the Program.
• Coordinates in-person or virtual interview schedules and gathers feedback on prospective candidates.
• Assists in drafting/updating job postings; reviews and processes resumes in the applicant tracking system and generate reports when necessary.
• Manages and updates applicant databases with relevant information and prepares offer letters.
• Interfaces effectively with candidates or legal search firms, provides candidate correspondence, and submits background checks requests.
• Assists manager by networking and partnering with career services to reach law students.
• 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.

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years recruiting experience.

Technology

• 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.
• Experience with Workday (Applicant Tracking System) a plus.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move from workstation or desk throughout the work area to work independently or with a team to meet with colleagues or supervisor and retrieve work assignments.
• This position may also be sedentary and require the employee to sit for extended periods of time.
• Requires manual dexterity to use a phone, enter data into a computer, handle objects, and use office equipment.

The expected pay range for this position is

$34.87 to $38.46 per hour
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 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 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.