Legal Talent Assistant
Legal Talent Assistant
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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. 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 Legal Talent Assistantis an integral part of Lathams Attorney Development team and will be responsible for providing support to the Manager of Attorney Development and Programs and the team by coordinating and executing all development efforts for attorneys in the office while also assisting with arranging internal presentations trainings and social events for the attorneys in the office as required. 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
Other key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the organization and attendance of attorney events
- Providing assistance to the Attorney Development team including course administration of registration sheets and course materials ensuring AV and other technical equipment is set up timely meeting and greeting internal and external speakers and assisting with the layout of training rooms
- Assisting with research projects in collaboration with the Manager of Attorney Development and Programs
- Assisting the Attorney Development team with any reporting requirements and developing PowerPoint presentations
- Documenting team meetings and gathering agenda items
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus
- Possess good communication skills both written and oral
And have:
- A high school diploma or an equivalent preferably a bachelors degree
- Relevant work experience preferably
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 Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- 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.
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Employment Type
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