Attorney Recruiting Manager

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 an Attorney Recruiting Manager!

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. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing strategic solutions. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in one of our three Texas office locations (Austin, Dallas Houston), 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 Talent Officer and works closely with the Texas office leadership team.

Position Summary

The Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager will manage the strategic and full cycle recruitment process for lateral associates, non-track attorneys, and OCI/summer/first-year associate programs for the office. This position may also provide additional support to other offices. The Attorney Talent Acquisition Manager will supervise and provide mentorship to the Attorney Talent Acquisition Senior Coordinator. 

Key Responsibilities

• Researches, analyzes, and communicates strategic hiring intelligence to office and/or practice group leadership 

• Identifies market trends and aligns those with firm strategic goals to develop attorney recruitment strategies 

• Meets regularly with office and/or practice leadership to review hiring needs and potential candidates

• Manages and coordinates entire recruitment process for attorney candidates

• Develops and maintains relationships with search firms and counterparts in other firms

• Oversees the on-campus recruiting, summer associate and first-year associate programs along with the Attorney Talent Acquisition Senior Coordinator

• Maintains applicant database and department records as well as generates reports

• Participates as a member of the local NALP city group chapter, attends city group meetings, and is aware of NALP guidelines and best practices

• Special projects as needed from the Chief Talent Officer

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

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail, exceptional planning and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and effectively 

• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple tasks

• 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 has excellent follow-up skills

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, or related field 

• Eight to ten years of related attorney recruiting experience, preferably with a large law firm

Technology

• Working knowledge of recruiting software and applicant tracking systems (i.e. Workday, Firm Prospects and LinkedIn Recruiter)

• 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

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.