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This range is provided by Latham & Watkins. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
About Latham & Watkins Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About The Role The Attorney Support Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible for directly assisting an assigned group of local attorneys in addition to providing global team support with a variety of administrative responsibilities, while working in a global team environment with a real-time work ticketing system (ServiceNow). This role will be located in our Chicago office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Daily time entry, expense reimbursement, calendaring and scheduling, managing/editing documents, and travel arrangements
Proactively learning internal systems and processes to find innovative solutions to problems and requests
Preserving the confidentiality of the firm’s and our clients’ protected information
Generating, editing, and posting client invoices
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
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
Benefits & Additional Information
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
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
Location: Chicago, IL
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
This range is provided by Latham & Watkins. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
About Latham & Watkins Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About The Role The Attorney Support Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible for directly assisting an assigned group of local attorneys in addition to providing global team support with a variety of administrative responsibilities, while working in a global team environment with a real-time work ticketing system (ServiceNow). This role will be located in our Chicago office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Daily time entry, expense reimbursement, calendaring and scheduling, managing/editing documents, and travel arrangements
Proactively learning internal systems and processes to find innovative solutions to problems and requests
Preserving the confidentiality of the firm’s and our clients’ protected information
Generating, editing, and posting client invoices
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
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
Benefits & Additional Information
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
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
Location: Chicago, IL
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