Junior Training Coordinator

Latham & Watkins LLP; Bishopsgate; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Training Coordinator to support the Attorney Development team. This role is vital for organizing attorney trainings and ensuring compliance with assessments. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook. Join a firm that values respect, innovation, and collaboration, and be part of a diverse and inclusive environment that offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. If you are ready to contribute to a team dedicated to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to manage time and prioritize effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating administrative responsibilities of the training team.
• Manage scheduling and logistics for attorney training programs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

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.

About the Role

The Junior Training Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Attorney Development team. This role will be responsible for supporting the Attorney Training team in organising attorney trainings and assisting in the development and execution of these trainings, including scheduling new joiner inductions. This role will be located in our London 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:

• Assisting in the coordination of day-to-day administrative responsibilities of the Training & Career Enhancement (TACE) Committee and attorney training team.
• Assisting in the coordination and scheduling of all programme logistics.
• Organising MCLE and/or Continuing Competence assessments and consulting with attorneys to ensure compliance with cycles or deadlines and assessing and resolving any related inquiries.
• Managing relevant mailboxes and office calendars and resolving scheduling conflicts.
• Processing invoices and expenses and tracking relevant budget expenditures.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess organisational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, be responsive, and handle multiple deadlines.
• Display strong attention to detail and quality assurance processes.
• Demonstrate exceptional Microsoft Outlook knowledge to manage a variety of recurring meetings, appointments, and other events.

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, preferably a bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant professional experience, 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:

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

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. 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 committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.