Business Services Trainee

Latham & Watkins; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Business Services Trainee in New York City to join the Office Administration team and participate in a rotational BSTP program. This on-site role with potential hybrid flexibility begins with a June 2027 start date, offering a $60,000 yearly salary.

You will rotate through departments, gain broad administrative experience, and support colleagues while developing professional skills. A two-year commitment is expected; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed by start date of the BSTP (June 2027).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior work or internship experience preferred.
• Administrative experience and familiarity with professional services organizations.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to business services departments during rotation.
• Participating in general business skills training and department trainings.
• Providing department-specific support and assisting with tasks.
• Completing projects to develop department knowledge and skills.
• Collaborating with internal and external clients and maintaining high service levels.
• Protecting confidential and proprietary information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the 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. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the 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. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About The Role

The Business Services Trainee is an integral part of Latham’s Office Administration team. This role will be responsible for providing support to the firm’s administrative departments while participating in a rotational Business Services Training Program (BSTP), during which the Trainee will spend short-term periods in business services departments, while learning about the departments and performing a variety of tasks as assigned by managers, supervisors, and team members. This role will be located in our New York Office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

The start date for the BST program will be in June 2027. Trainees must have completed a bachelor's degree by the start date of the program. Please note that this in an on-site position in our New York office, with potential for hybrid flexibility depending on rotation assignment. The salary for this position is $60,000/year. Note that due to the investment the firm makes in the training, integration, and development of Trainees, we ask that Trainees make a two-year minimum commitment to the firm.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Providing support to business services departments, which may include Attorney Support, Brand & Communications, Business Development, Global Finance, Human Capital & Talent, Legal Paralegal & Professional, Legal Talent, Office of the General Counsel, Technology & Information Services, or Workplace Experience during a rotation schedule
• Participating in general business skills training and department-specific trainings led by managers, supervisors, or team members
• Providing support relevant to the department; assisting with tasks supporting colleagueson the applicable team
• Completing projects and tasks as assigned in order to develop department-specific knowledge and skills
• Collaborating closely with internal and external clients while providing a high level of customer service
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• Display strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey department procedures and objectives in a professional and tactful manner

And have:

• A high school diploma or an equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree required by Summer 2027
• Prior work or internship experience, preferably
• Administrative experience and familiarity with professional services organizations

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:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a 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, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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), color, 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.

Pay Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Yr.