Directly assist an assigned group of local attorneys and provide global team support with a variety of administrative responsibilities
Perform daily time entry and expense reimbursement
Manage calendaring and scheduling
Manage and edit documents and generate, edit, and post client invoices
Arrange and coordinate travel
Work in a global team environment using a real-time work ticketing system (ServiceNow)
Proactively learn internal systems and processes to find innovative solutions to problems and requests
Preserve the confidentiality of the firm’s and clients’ protected information
Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Requirements
Display professional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and staff throughout the firm
Possess the initiative to work both independently and in a team environment with a customer service focus
Display the ability to multi-task and adapt to continuously evolving technology platforms
A Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of three (3) years of prior professional experience in a legal or professional services environment may be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience working in a global team environment with a real-time work ticketing system (ServiceNow)
Ability to perform daily time entry, expense reimbursement, calendaring and scheduling, managing/editing documents, travel arrangements, and client invoicing
Ability to preserve confidentiality and protect highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information
Benefits
Flexible working schedule (may be eligible for hybrid and in-office presence)
Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
time entryexpense reimbursementcalendaringschedulingdocument managementclient invoicingtravel arrangements
Soft skills
professional communicationinitiativecustomer servicemulti-taskingadaptability