Attorney Talent Acquisition Assistant

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 Attorney Talent Acquisition Team as an Attorney Talent Acquisition Assistant located in our Chicago office.

We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Assistant who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and organized, with a strong ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and maintain accuracy under pressure. You bring a solutions-focused mindset, a high level of discretion, and a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do.

With exceptional communication skills and a collaborative spirit, you’ll serve as a key support partner, ensuring seamless operations and anticipating the needs of both individuals and teams. Your ability to take initiative, adapt quickly to change, and remain composed in high-pressure situations will make you an indispensable asset. If you’re someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, staying steps ahead, and creating efficiencies, we welcome you to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

This role will be based in our Chicago office, on an in-office 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 Assistant plays a key role by assisting the Attorney Talent Acquisition (Legal Recruitment) team in carrying out activities related to the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of attorneys (in particular summer associates), and assisting with additional recruitment initiatives as needed. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed, especially during peak student recruiting periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with student recruiting process and Summer Associate Program

• Provides support for student recruitment process by preparing materials, scheduling callback interviews, following-up with attorneys, and coordinating appropriate communications to candidates

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

• Maintains and tracks candidates in the applicant tracking system, and manages and updates applicant databases with relevant information

• Performs miscellaneous administrative duties, including but not limited to processing invoices and law firm shared expenses

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

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time 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

• Recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information, and maintain confidentiality

Education & Prior Experience

• High School Diploma; pursuing Bachelor’s Degree, particularly in Human Resources a plus

• Zero to two years administrative recruiting experience in a mid-to-large size professional organization preferred; law firm experience a plus

Technology

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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

The expected pay range for this position is:

$29.49 to $31.49 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 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.