Attorney Support Assistant
Latham & Watkins
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Job Description
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. Their success is built upon a commitment to hire and develop the best talent to serve clients with the highest quality work and service. The firm is driven by core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About The Role
The Attorney Support Assistant is a crucial member of the Attorney Support team at Latham & Watkins. The role involves directly assisting a designated group of local attorneys and supporting the broader local team with administrative tasks. Operating within a global team environment, the assistant will utilize a real-time work ticketing system (ServiceNow).
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Daily time entry, expense reimbursement, calendaring and scheduling
- Managing/editing documents and making travel arrangements
- Learning internal systems (ServiceNow) and finding innovative solutions
- Maintaining confidentiality of firm and client information
- Generating, editing, and posting client invoices
Candidates should display professional communication skills, work effectively both independently and in a team, and demonstrate the ability to multi-task in a technology-driven environment. A bachelor's degree or prior professional experience in a legal or professional services setting is required.
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will enjoy an outstanding career opportunity, a generous total compensation package with performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, pension plan, wellness programs, employee discounts, and more. The firm also offers Global Affinity Groups to provide support and networking opportunities.
Key skills/competency
- Administrative support
- Time management
- Expense reimbursement
- Calendaring
- Document management
- Travel arrangements
- Confidentiality
- Client invoicing
- ServiceNow
- Professional communication
How to Get Hired at Latham & Watkins
- Customize Your Resume: Tailor your experience to legal support skills.
- Highlight Administrative Skills: Emphasize time management and document handling.
- Research Latham & Watkins: Understand their values and global presence.
- Prepare for Behavioral Questions: Showcase teamwork, confidentiality, and initiative.
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