Attorney Support Assistant

Careers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Attorney Support Assistant to join their Chicago office. This role involves providing essential administrative support to attorneys and summer associates, ensuring efficient operations within a collaborative team environment. Initially requiring full in-office presence, the position will transition to a hybrid model after training. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a customer service mindset, and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies. Join this firm to contribute to a culture of respect and innovation while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

PTO Accrual

Well-being Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Affinity Groups

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a legal or professional services environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily time entry, expense reimbursement, and scheduling.
• Maintain confidentiality of firm and client information.

Skills

Professional Communication

Customer Service Orientation

Time Management

Adaptability to Technology

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms worldwide. Our success is driven by our commitment to hiring and developing top talent, creating a team that delivers the highest quality of work and service. Our core values are respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role

The Attorney Support Assistant is a vital member of Latham’s Attorney Support team, supporting summer associates and attorneys from first to fourth year with various administrative tasks. The role involves working in a global team environment using a real-time work ticketing system (ServiceNow). This position is based in our Chicago office. Initially, the role requires in-office presence 5 days a week during the 90-day training period. Subsequently, the schedule shifts to 3 days in-office and 2 days remote weekly.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key responsibilities include:

• Daily time entry, expense reimbursement, calendaring, scheduling, document management, and travel arrangements
• Learning internal systems and processes to find innovative solutions to requests and problems
• Maintaining confidentiality of firm and client information

Ideal candidates will:

• Communicate professionally and effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and staff
• Take initiative to work independently and as part of a team with a customer service orientation
• Adapt to evolving technology platforms and multitask efficiently

Minimum qualifications include:

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

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will receive a comprehensive compensation package, including bonuses based on individual and firm performance. Benefits include:

• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan
• At least 11 paid holidays and a PTO accrual of 23 days in the first year, increasing with tenure
• Well-being programs (mental health, mindfulness, medical resources, and events)
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups and networks for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Pay Range

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