Technology Client Services Attorney

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.

The Technology Client Services Attorney is an integral part of Lathams Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for communicating and presenting to the firms clients about innovative technology initiatives including artificial intelligence and legal technology aimed at enhancing client service as well as assisting the Director in developing and supporting the goals of the client services program within the Technology & Information Services Department. This role will be located in either our New York Washington D.C. or Chicagooffice. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Continuously monitoring and evaluating the firms technology offerings including artificial intelligence as well as current and emerging technologies and market trends that could enhance legal service delivery and providing insights and making strategic recommendations to senior management to benefit the firms clients
• Guiding partners in effectively discussing technology with their clients by providing coaching and support developing and delivering client-focused presentations that highlight strategic technology initiatives and ensuring partners are equipped to communicate the benefits of emerging technologies in enhancing legal services
• Collaborating with the New Business Client Engagement and other Business Development teams to keep informed of strategic and emerging clients of the firm and developing technology-related content for panels pitches RFPs and client surveys
• Developing and maintaining communications talking points presentations and other materials about legal technology trends artificial intelligence and technology tools with a client-centric focus
• Collaborating with the Innovation & AI team to share information about technology initiatives client feedback and client workshop and training opportunities
• 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:

• Display excellent writing skills including the ability to explain technical systems and concepts in plain language
• Possess excellent operational skills (e.g. organizing planning problem-solving and decision-making)
• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

And have:

• A bachelors degree or an equivalent preferably a J.D. or equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
• Law firm or professional service experience preferably

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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