Quality Assurance Analyst II

Latham & Watkins

Quality Assurance Analyst II at Latham & Watkins ensuring high standards of application accuracy and reliability. Responsibilities include executing tests, documenting defects, and collaborating in agile processes.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Assurance methodologies, including test planning, manual and automated testing, defect management, and reporting. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively are essential for success in this role.

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Quality Assurance ExperienceTest PlanningAutomated TestingDefect ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Test Case AuthoringRegression TestingTesting MetricsSoftware QA MethodologiesTest Execution

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

QA ToolsTesting Approaches

Certifications & Qualifications

Quality Assurance Certifications

Industry Keywords

Defect DocumentationProject ReviewsRisk AssessmentsSprint SessionsBacklog Grooming

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Creating and effectively executing test planning, manual test case authoring, scripting of automated tests, test execution, defect management, testing metrics and reporting, and other quality artifacts on projects and deliverables
Identifying, investigating, and thoroughly documenting software defects and non-conforming software and performing comprehensive regression tests when defects have been resolved
Providing prioritized issues list to management
Participating in project reviews, risk assessments, retrospectives, sprint and backlog grooming sessions, and test case reviews
Keeping abreast of industry test tools and QA skills, testing approaches, firm technology systems and applications, and technologies to proactively and continually contribute to improving the processes and quality of the firm’s systems
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in technology or a related field required
Quality Assurance certifications, preferably
A minimum of three (3) years of advanced Quality Assurance experience
Possess strong analytical skills needed for all primary duties, including comprehending and communicating complex concepts
Display strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
Demonstrate the ability to compose comprehensive test plans and cases

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a 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