Attorney Support Assistant

Latham & Watkins LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Attorney Support Assistant to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This role is pivotal in supporting summer associates and attorneys through various administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a customer service focus, thriving in both independent and team settings. With a commitment to professional development and a competitive compensation package, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow within a global law firm.

Benefits

Healthcare insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

PTO program

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a legal or professional services environment is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Daily time entry, expense reimbursement, and document management.
• Proactively learning internal systems to find innovative solutions.

Skills

Professional communication skills

Customer service focus

Multi-tasking

Adaptability to evolving technology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top in the world. Our success is driven by our commitment to hiring and developing the best talent, creating a team that delivers high-quality work and service to our clients. Our core values are respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role

The Attorney Support Assistant is a key member of Latham’s Attorney Support team, responsible for assisting summer associates and attorneys from first to fourth year with various administrative tasks. This role involves working in a global team environment using a real-time work ticketing system (ServiceNow). The position is based in our Chicago office and requires in-office presence five days a week during the initial 90-day training period. Afterwards, the schedule will be three days in-office and two days remote weekly.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key responsibilities include:

• Daily time entry, expense reimbursement, calendaring, scheduling, document management, and travel arrangements
• Proactively learning internal systems and processes to find innovative solutions
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Have professional communication skills to effectively interact with attorneys, clients, vendors, and staff
• Take initiative and can work independently or in teams with a customer service focus
• Can multi-task and adapt to evolving technology platforms

Qualifications include:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Prior experience in a legal or professional services environment is preferred

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will receive a competitive compensation package, including bonuses based on individual and firm performance. Our benefits include:

• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance
• A generous 401(k) plan
• At least 11 paid holidays and a PTO program accruing 23 days in the first year
• Well-being programs, professional development, employee discounts, and affinity groups

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or other protected characteristics.

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Pay Range

USD $55,000.00 - USD $63,000.00 per year