Attorney Support Specialist H/F - Litigation/Corporate/Public Law

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world's 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.

About the Role

The Attorney Support Specialist H/F is an integral part of Latham's Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible for directly assisting attorneys from the Litigation or Corporate / Public Law practices in addition to providing global team support with a variety of administrative responsibilities, while supporting lawyers with client intake tasks such as processing conflicts of interest, and new business intake forms. This role will be located in our Paris 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:

• 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, in addition to working with assigned lawyers to regularly manage their billing inventory, as applicable
• Gathering and adhering 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
• Working in a global team environment with a real-time work ticketing system (ServiceNow)

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English, with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and staff throughout the firm
• Demonstrate initiative to work both independently and in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Possess the ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and adapt to continuously evolving technology platforms

And have:

• Relevant experience in a legal or professional services environment, preferably
• Advanced level in Microsoft Word, and intermediate to advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Excel, and Outlook
• A high school diploma or equivalent, and a Bachelor's degree, 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 Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Lunch vouchers
• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A profit sharing plan
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #Associate #LI-AJ1