Legal PA (Attorney Support Specialist) 6 Month FTC

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Legal PA (Attorney Support Specialist) is an integral part of Latham’s Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the firm’s lawyers by providing comprehensive administrative support while working in a global team environment with a real-time work ticketing system (ServiceNow). This role will be located in our London office.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Managing the billing process to produce drafts and revisions, ensuring the submission of client billings and liaising with Revenue Management
• Handling daily time entry, expense reimbursement, calendaring and scheduling, document management/edits, and travel arrangements
• Proactively learning internal systems and processes to find innovative solutions to problems and requests
• Preserving the confidentiality of firm and client protected information
• Generating, editing, and posting client invoices

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate professional communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and staff throughout the firm
• Display initiative to work both independently and in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Possess the ability to multi-task and adapt to continuously evolving technology platforms

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Relevant experience in a legal or professional services environment

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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