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 Global Human Resources Assistant - HR Compliance is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for facilitating the completion of Form I-9 for employees, overseeing E-Verify processes, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, as well as virtual document inspection, Section 2 completion, and reverifications. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. 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:

• Maintaining current knowledge of I-9 and E-Verify requirements and regulations
• Conducting I-9 audits and assisting employees with corrections in Section 1
• Responding to and tracking HR Compliance cases using ServiceNow
• Supporting policy updates, annual policy acknowledgements, mandatory training, and federal and state reporting
• Providing team administrative support, including scheduling meetings and updating team documentation
• 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 professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• Demonstrate strong communication skills

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, preferably a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of one (1) year of human resources experience, preferably

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.

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Pay Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $65,000.00 /Yr.

Latham & Watkins, an international law firm, advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. Our professional staff and paralegals support our lawyers to provide high quality and impactful work for our clients and the world around us. At Latham & Watkins, you belong as you are.