Attorney Support Assistant

Latham & Watkins LLP; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking an Attorney Support Assistant in Singapore to provide administrative support to attorneys. The role includes tasks like scheduling, document management, and invoice processing. Candidates should have a Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent, and strong communication skills in English. A comprehensive benefits package is included, offering a generous total compensation along with bonuses based on performance.

Benefits

Insurance

Confidential Counseling & Coaching

Family Building Benefits & Resources

Well-Being programs

Qualifications

• A Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A Bachelor's degree and/or prior professional experience in a legal or professional services environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist local attorneys with administrative tasks such as scheduling and document management.
• Learn internal systems to provide innovative solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected information.
• Generate and edit client invoices.

Skills

Professional communication skills

Initiative and teamwork

Multi-tasking ability

Verbal and written communication in English

Education

Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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 Attorney Support Assistant is an integral part of Latham’s Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible for directly assisting an assigned group of local attorneys in addition to providing global team support with a variety of administrative responsibilities, while working in a global team environment with a real-time work ticketing system (ServiceNow). This role will be located in our Singaporeoffice. 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:

• Daily time entry, expense reimbursement, calendaring and scheduling, managing/editing documents, and travel arrangements
• Proactively learning internal systems and processes to find innovative solutions to problems and requests
• Preserving the confidentiality of our and our clients’ protected information
• Generating, editing, and posting client invoices

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display professional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and staff throughout the firm
• Possess the initiative to work both independently and in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and adapt to continuously evolving technology platforms
• Possess both verbal and written communication in English, additional languages beneficial

And have:

• A Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent
• A bachelor\'s degree and/or prior professional experience in a legal or professional services environment

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:

• Insurance
• Confidential Counseling & Coaching
• Family Building Benefits & Resources
• Well-Being programs
• And more!

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), colour, 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. #EntryLevel #LI-EH1