Latham & Watkins
Senior Business Services Recruiting Specialist at Latham & Watkins
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 OGC Analyst – Conflicts, Laterals is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team. This role will be responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and acting upon conflicts reports regarding incoming lateral candidates to the firm, including partners, counsel, associates, trainees, staff, and potentially portable new client business, while validating that the requirements for the conflicts check are accurate according to the information provided by the lateral candidate through the conflicts questionnaire. This role may be located in one of our Boston, New York, Houston, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C. offices, and may be eligible for a flexible hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities
Administer the conflicts review for all lateral attorney candidates, assisting the candidate with the completion of the conflicts questionnaire.
Obtain guidance from attorneys or other conflicts staff who understand jurisdictional requirements to properly evaluate the lateral conflicts check.
Analyze conflicts reports to determine matters that require additional review, communicating follow‑up questions to attorneys, or suggesting Ethics Committee action.
Prepare a summary of information from the conflicts report analysis and follow‑up responses, and report conflicts resolution of issues to sponsoring attorneys and the recruiting departments.
Work with OGC leadership to ensure work is addressed efficiently and follows guidance from supervisors and managers regarding the triage of work.
Protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Demonstrate an advanced ability to perceive and analyze problems, and develop alternative strategies to solve them.
Display well‑developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff, and outside contacts.
Possess the organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, handle multiple deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent; a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a law firm or other professional services firm.
Experience with Intapp Open software, preferably.
Benefits & Additional Information
Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
A generous 401(k) 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 resilience, medical resources, well‑being events, and more).
Professional development programs.
Employee discounts.
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.
Pay Range: USD $75,000.00 – $95,000.00 / year.
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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. An employer that violates this law may be subject to fines and/or a private right of action for $500 in statutory damages “for each such violation,” among other things.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).
Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
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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 OGC Analyst – Conflicts, Laterals is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team. This role will be responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and acting upon conflicts reports regarding incoming lateral candidates to the firm, including partners, counsel, associates, trainees, staff, and potentially portable new client business, while validating that the requirements for the conflicts check are accurate according to the information provided by the lateral candidate through the conflicts questionnaire. This role may be located in one of our Boston, New York, Houston, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C. offices, and may be eligible for a flexible hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities
Administer the conflicts review for all lateral attorney candidates, assisting the candidate with the completion of the conflicts questionnaire.
Obtain guidance from attorneys or other conflicts staff who understand jurisdictional requirements to properly evaluate the lateral conflicts check.
Analyze conflicts reports to determine matters that require additional review, communicating follow‑up questions to attorneys, or suggesting Ethics Committee action.
Prepare a summary of information from the conflicts report analysis and follow‑up responses, and report conflicts resolution of issues to sponsoring attorneys and the recruiting departments.
Work with OGC leadership to ensure work is addressed efficiently and follows guidance from supervisors and managers regarding the triage of work.
Protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Demonstrate an advanced ability to perceive and analyze problems, and develop alternative strategies to solve them.
Display well‑developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff, and outside contacts.
Possess the organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, handle multiple deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent; a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a law firm or other professional services firm.
Experience with Intapp Open software, preferably.
Benefits & Additional Information
Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
A generous 401(k) 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 resilience, medical resources, well‑being events, and more).
Professional development programs.
Employee discounts.
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.
Pay Range: USD $75,000.00 – $95,000.00 / year.
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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. An employer that violates this law may be subject to fines and/or a private right of action for $500 in statutory damages “for each such violation,” among other things.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).
Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
#J-18808-Ljbffr