Attorney Support Specialist

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are 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.

About the role

The Attorney Support PROS Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Attorney Support team. This role will directly assist an assigned group of local attorneys and provide global team support with a variety of administrative responsibilities, including assisting lawyers with client intake tasks such as processing conflicts of interest and new business intake forms. This role will be located in our Orange County, CA office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor lawyer time entries for compliance with firm standards, proactively edit entries, and alert attorneys of any non-compliance
• Gather and work to the preferences of assigned attorneys to execute tasks such as expense reimbursement, calendaring and scheduling, document management/edits, and travel arrangements
• Preserve the confidentiality of firm and client protected information
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins

Qualifications

• Professional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and staff throughout the firm
• Initiative to work both independently and in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to continuously evolving technology platforms
• High school diploma or equivalent; preferably a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a legal or professional services environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, life, and disability insurance
• Generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year
• 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)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Pay

USD $70,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.