Finance Administration Project Associate (Hybrid)

Latham & Watkins; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins seeks a Project Assistant – Finance Administration to support the Global Finance leadership, including the CFO, in Downtown Los Angeles. The role provides high‑level administrative and project support and coordinates inquiries with internal and external stakeholders in a trusted, discreet manner.

Located in the Global Services Office with a potential hybrid work schedule, the position emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and ensuring alignment with Finance standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM) preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience performing administrative duties and coordinating projects in a professional services or project management environment.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental projects and initiatives by tracking actions, maintaining documentation, monitoring progress and aligning deliverables with Finance standards.
• Collaborate with other Firm departments to streamline processes and assist with onboarding and integration into the Finance organization.
• Assist with Finance operations and information flow: meetings/calendars, travel/events logistics, reports and data summaries, communications, collaboration sites, org charts, workflows, expenses and invoicing, compliance with Firm policies.
• Promote effective work practices and teamwork.
• Protect highly sensitive and confidential information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM)

Job description

Latham & Watkins seeks a Project Assistant – Finance Administration to support the Global Finance leadership, including the CFO, in Downtown Los Angeles. The role provides high‑level administrative and project support and coordinates inquiries with internal and external stakeholders in a trusted, discreet manner.

Located in the Global Services Office with a potential hybrid work schedule, the position emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and ensuring alignment with Finance standards