Senior Administrative Manager

Latham & Watkins is one of the worlds 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.

This role will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day administrative and operational activities associated with a Partners client practice and administrative responsibilities organizing priorities coordinating support resources managing information and ensuring timely follow-through across a broad and fast-moving portfolio while coordinating with the Partner and the Partners professional support teams to support the Partners firm responsibilities including billing and collections new matter intake conflicts clearance timekeeping and related processes. This role will be located in our New York office. 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:

• Managing the operations of the Partners office including intake prioritization delegation tracking escalation and completion of requests and commitments among the Partners administrative teams and external constituents to resolve outstanding items in a timely and efficient manner
• Serving as a strategic partner trusted advisor and sounding board to the Partner establishing short- and long-term planning processes and identifying protocols for matters requiring the Partners attention delegation or referral to another resource
• Supporting preparation for significant meetings and engagements including by preparing and editing communications notes talking points presentations correspondence and materials as directed by and on behalf of the Partner
• Maintaining an awareness of the Partners practice and market trends and distilling business operational and market information into clear summaries and decision points
• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with attorneys practice management professionals and business services teams to facilitate communication and collaboration on matters relating to the Partners practice and firm obligations acting on behalf of the Partner as directed by the Partner
• 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:

• Possess strong strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to provide clear practical recommendations to a senior leader
• Exhibit strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations and action plans
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to synthesize information and prepare communications for senior stakeholders

And have:

• A bachelors degree or equivalent; a JD MBA related masters degree or equivalent advanced training preferably
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in administration operations project management executive support practice management or a related professional services function preferably
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex initiatives supporting and advising senior stakeholders managing administrative support resources and handling sensitive professional and authorized personal matters in a high-trust environment
• Experience in a legal professional services corporate or similarly complex environment 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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