Attorney Support Specialist providing administrative support for attorneys in a global law firm. Responsibilities include compliance monitoring, invoice management, and confidential information security.
Responsibilities
Monitoring lawyer time entries for compliance with firm standards, while proactively editing entries, and alerting attorneys of any non-compliance
Generating, editing, and posting client invoices ensuring firm and client defined standards (Outside Counsel Guidelines) are met, while working with assigned lawyers to regularly manage their billing inventory, as applicable
Gathering and working to the preferences of assigned attorneys in order to execute tasks such as expense reimbursement, calendaring and scheduling, document management/edits, and travel arrangements
Preserving the confidentiality of firm and client protected information
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent; preferably a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a legal or professional services environment
Professional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and staff throughout the firm
The initiative to work both independently and in a team environment with a customer service focus
The ability to multi-task and adapt to continuously evolving technology platforms
Benefits
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
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