Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Project Assistant to join our Emerging Companies group, located in Century City. 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. As the global outbreak of COVID-19 continues to unfold, Latham has taken precautions to help protect our people, clients, and the communities where we live and work. This includes a temporary shift to remote working for the majority of our lawyers and staff. This role will likely start remotely while the firm continues to evaluate the situation. The Project Assistant will receive a generous total compensation package. Bonuses are awarded to eligible employees in recognition of individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan, and more! In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure. As a Project Assistant at Latham, you will provide clerical support to the paralegals and attorneys, including but not limited to organizing documents, assembling documents in bound volumes and binders, indexing collections of documents, retrieving documents, and maintaining files. You must have the ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations:
Latham & Watkins values versatility and adaptability in our high paced, collaborative environment. You will be expected to apply your organizational skills, communication skills and attention to detail to meet multiple deadlines while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. You must possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm, knowledge of database applications and knowledge and proficiency in PC applications including MS Office. High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree is preferred. An ideal candidate should have at least one (1) year of clerical or computer experience. This is a great opportunity for a candidate who has excellent organizational and project management skills to manage time well, prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines as well as the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion. If you are the right candidate and can meet these requirements, please submit your resume by clicking the "Apply Now" link. Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. For information regarding family care and medical leave (CFRA), click here.
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