Paralegal
Dechert LLP Job In Washington, DC
Dechert LLP's Financial Services group is seeking a Paralegal to join the team in either the Boston, New York or Washington D.C. Office. The Paralegal will work with Senior Paralegals and attorneys in support of our clients. Dechert paralegals are expected to bill 1500 hours annually and occasional overtime will be required. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment. We ask our professionals to spend Tuesday through Thursday working in-person in the office. We value being together and trust our professionals to plan their schedules to accommodate both business and professional needs.
Dechert LLP's Financial Services group is a leading adviser to financial services firms, asset managers and investment funds, representing clients that range from small start-up and boutique operations to some of the world's largest financial institutions. Our practice is among the largest in the industry, and we've been innovating in this arena for more than 40 years. We have been consistently honored as a top law firm for investment funds across industry publications, including Chambers USA, which has ranked us Tier 1 for registered funds since the publication's inception.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist attorneys in filings, investment adviser and mutual fund formations and registrations, reorganizations, proxy statements and annual updates of prospectuses.
Assist attorneys in all aspects of private fund offerings, including federal and state securities filings.
Organize, index, file and maintain documents and other materials in various media formats.
Proofread prospectuses, board minutes, forms and other documents.
Conduct EDGAR and other electronic database research.
Monitor client team workflow and maintain status reports.
Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.
Perform any and all other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Department, Office and Firm.
QUALIFICATIONS / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
General corporate skills, including experience with corporate formation, dissolution, board resolutions and board minutes.
General knowledge of governance and regulatory compliance.
Ability to work independently and perform research.
Proofreading ability.
Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external clients.
Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
Ability to think critically and analytically in a pressured environment.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic filings.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (not required)
General knowledge of Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
General knowledge of Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange of Act of 1934.
General knowledge of federal and state securities filing requirements (Blue Sky, Form D).
General knowledge of Section 13 filings.
Bachelor's Degree and four to six years of experience in the investment management (preferred) or corporate area.
Trademark Records Coordinator
Remote or Washington, DC Job
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Trademark Records Coordinator for the Trademark and Copyright practice group Trademark Support Unit. Reporting to the Manager of Trademark Portfolio Services, this position assists and supports our growing trademark portfolio management practice
This position will reside in our Washington, D.C. office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Regular working hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Flexibility with overtime is required.
Primary responsibilities include:
Coordinating and monitoring of procedures for prompt and accurate responses to “client” inquiries
Coordinating of records department requests including active and inactive files, pickups, pulling and delivery of files
Transferring, retrieval and delivery of requested materials from off-site storage location
Providing regular updates on workflow issues
Tracking of distribution and completion of file requests
Inputting of data into Records Management Databases
Maintaining and organization of assigned files, including the preparation of those to be warehoused
Ensuring client files are maintained and retained in a manner consistent with Firm policies and procedures
Performing regular inventory scans to update file locations in Records Management Databases
Performing daily administrative functions relative to the management and maintenance of client files
Ensuring the records center is well organized
Interacting with attorneys, administrators and staff at all levels, as needed
Liaising with outside vendors (e.g. warehouse) as needed
Assists with additional projects as assigned
Education and experience:
High school diploma and a minimum of 3 years related work experience.
Experience using Document Management Software (iManage Work, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Time management and organizational skills to prioritize work
Self-starter with a professional demeanor and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals with differing opinions and diverse personalities
For positions in Washington D.C., the salary range for this job posting is
$56,708.00 - $90,732.50.
The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is also an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Morgan Lewis and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please call or email the following contacts:
Professional Staff positions: Please call ************ or email **********************************
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at **********************************
Practice Support Analyst - eDiscovery
Washington, DC Job
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 Practice Support Analyst - eDiscovery Operations is an integral part of Latham's Technology & Information Services team and will be responsible for primarily supporting the eDiscovery vendor program for the Practice Support Services team, while managing project prioritization, deadline negotiation, and expectation management for case teams and Project Managers. This role will be located in either our Washington D.C., Boston, or 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.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
Aiding in developing the firm's relationships with eDiscovery service providers by attending regular meetings to discuss performance, evaluating new services, and ensuring compliance with the firm's security, data management, and data privacy standards
Leveraging the standard workflow for procuring eDiscovery and managed document review providers, including using template client service agreements and escalating issues to subject matter experts
Supporting the eDiscovery Operations team in the screening process for contract attorney candidates, contributing to the development of standard forms and procedures for screening candidates, and facilitating exception requests for disqualified candidates
Maintaining and updating a current repository of vendor information, including contacts, pricing, mergers and acquisitions, client engagements and services offered
Collaborating with management to track Project Manager team compliance with matter vendor tracking and data disposition requirements
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:
Display the ability to organize, execute, and monitor projects to achieve required project objectives
Possess well-developed organizational skills required to manage time, plan and prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
Demonstrate knowledge of legal concepts and methodologies
And have:
A high school diploma or an equivalent
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent, preferably; a minimum of five (5) years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
A minimum of three (3) years of paralegal, practice support or administrative experience
Experience reviewing and negotiating eDiscovery vendor contracts, 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
And more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Please click here to view the full job description for this role.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
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Patent Agent - Technology
Remote or Washington, DC Job
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Patent Agent to join their award-winning Intellectual Property Practice Group and be responsible for preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”).
This position will reside in the Washington, D.C office and offers a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. This position will be supervised by an intellectual property partner, but will have daily contact with, and will receive guidance from, all the partners in the practice group for whom this individual provides support. The Patent Agent/Technical Specialist will work to protect inventions in a manner that is consistent with his/her technical merit, while assuming significant client responsibilities and providing high quality legal services to domestic and foreign clients.
Responsibilities:
Perform patent searching and investigate inventorship issues
Manage the intake of invention disclosures and review disclosures for patentability, novelty, and non-obviousness
Evaluate qualification and applicability of prior art
Study and analyze scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents, to assess patentability, novelty and inventiveness
Draft new patent applications; act as a second reviewer for filings; manage the processing of e-File filings
Convert prior provisional applications into utility applications, foreign filed applications into U.S. applications and U.S. applications into foreign applications
Prepare replies to U.S. and foreign office actions
Assist attorneys with prosecution; identify alternative prosecution scenarios and claim strategies to develop patent portfolios
Conduct interviews with USPTO examiners; prepare appeals to PTAB and clearance analyses
Prepare reexamination petitions, reissue applications, and IPR and CBM petitions
Prepare substantive client correspondence
Meet with clients to discuss inventions and ascertain whether the inventions are likely to lead to commercially meaningful patent claims
Provide patent prosecution training
Education & experience:
Bachelor's degree (or graduate degree) preferably in electrical engineering, but a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related area will be considered
Minimum 2 years of experience prosecuting or examining patent applications in the electrical arts, preferably display and battery technology
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or eligible to sit for the USPTO patent agent exam
Excellent writing and research abilities are a must, as well as proficiency in written and verbal communication, and strong organizational skills
The Intellectual Property Practice Group has a law school tuition reimbursement program to provide financial assistance to eligible employees who apply for and are accepted into the Law School Tuition Reimbursement Program. In order to be eligible for the financial benefits, enrollees must meet all requirements of the program, including, e.g., enrollment and satisfactory completion of courses towards a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at ******************* and selecting “Careers.”
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For positions in Washington D.C., the salary range for this job posting is
$104,494.00 - $167,190.25.
The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is also an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Morgan Lewis and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please call or email the following contacts:
Professional Staff positions: Please call ************ or email **********************************
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at **********************************
Senior Business Development Coordinator
Washington, DC Job
Chicago, IL, USKansas City, MO, USWashington DC, DC, USSt. Louis, MO, US Nov 14, 2024 Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Senior Business Development Coordinator to support the Firm's litigation and white collar practices. This position will provide opportunities to engage in projects involving lawyers and team members across the US. This role is best suited for an individual who is high-energy, detailed and organized, has a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This role will work regularly with team members to liaise with lawyers in support of various projects and initiatives to drive the development of new business.
**Responsibilities**
+ Provide support in the creation, preparation and coordination of RFPs/proposals/pitches for new business development opportunities
+ Maintain practice marketing materials and collateral
+ Support the production of the group's client alerts, newsletters, blogs, and related external client announcements
+ Assist with collecting information and preparing drafts for Chambers USA and other rankings and directories and awards submissions
+ Compile and track practice matter experience in firm's global credential database
+ Draft new lawyer bios and update existing lawyer bios with new content, including matters and awards/rankings
+ Work with communications team to promote activities on social media and the firm's website
+ Assist with conferences, sponsorships, webinars and other events and coordinate with lawyers and others to develop required materials
+ Provide assistance for research projects, including client, industry and competitive intelligence and compile research reports for business development opportunities
+ Support the development of PowerPoint and other types of presentations and exhibits for lawyers' speaking engagements
+ Collect and maintain information regarding business development plans and budgets
+ Coordinate and track status of various business development initiatives
+ Other duties as may be assigned
**Experience & Qualifications**
+ A bachelor's degree or equivalent and 3-5 years business development experience in the professional services industry is required; previous experience at a law firm is preferred
+ The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented, self-motivated individual with the demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple assignments, deal with ambiguity, and function as part of a cohesive team
+ Must have strong communication skills; an ideal candidate will possess a strong professional presence, interpersonal communication, attention to detail, organization, time management and problem-solving skills.
+ Must be self-motivated while working in a team environment to drive forward numerous deadline-driven projects.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; experience with CRM a plus.
**Salary**
Washington DC Only DOE: $75,000 - $98,000
Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
_Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dentons US LLP considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._
_If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at *************** or contact us at *************************************._
**About Dentons**
Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. ***************
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Assigned Secretary - GMM
Washington, DC Job
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world's major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm's client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Secretarial department in our Washington D.C. office as an Assigned Secretary.
The Assigned Sceretary provides secretarial support to attorneys and other professional personnel. Works as a team member with other secretaries to balance workload.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Provides standard secretarial support to assigned attorneys, and extends support to the other attorney team members as needed to ensure workload balance amongst the administrative team. Manages calendars and schedules appointments. Maintains LegalKey filing system
Answers and screens calls and interacts with both internal and external clients
Organizes meetings or conferences by arranging facilities and catering, issuing information or invitations, preparing agendas and coordinating all details of the meetings
Creates, formats, revises, and proofs correspondence, client bills, and documents for accuracy and grammar with varied degrees of complexity
Performs complex and confidential functions such as creating and maintaining client contacts, arranging complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries, compiling documents for internal and travel-related meetings, assisting with preparation of new business presentations, entering attorney time, preparing expense reports and reconciling corporate credit card accounts
Sends faxes and makes photocopies
Other responsibilities and special projects as assigned by attorneys and/or secretarial manager
This position description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of the business demands change, and so, too, may the essential functions of this position
Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Qualifications
Education/Training/Certifications:
High school diploma or GED required, bachelor's degree preferred
Professional Experience:
Minimum (9+) years secretarial experience required
Law firm experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of local and federal court rules and civil procedures a plus
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Performance Traits
:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements:
May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
May require travel to other offices as needed
The typical Washington, D.C. pay scale for this position is between $94,700 and $108,900, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email **********************************. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Human Resources Coordinator
Washington, DC Job
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world's major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm's client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Human Resources department in our Washington D.C. office as a Human Resources Coordinator.
Under direct supervision, this role provides support in various day-to-day operations of the Washington office Human Resources department including assisting in the coordination of student recruitment programming, office hiring and separations, and various office functions.
Responsibilities
Student Recruitment:
Supports the Firm's various student recruitment programs. Coordinates law school registration process; prepares packets for OCI; collects and distributes resumes. Assists with coordination of the Summer Program, including attending and hosting events as needed, training, orientation, etc.
Assist with LCLD job postings, resume collection, and coordinating interviews with candidates
Partners with US Student Recruitment team and HR Specialist on school events, and school outreach.
Attends WALRAA meetings and follows recruitment trends for WDC local law firms
Partners with HR Assistant to prepare Post Clerk event outreach
Organizes data compilation and report generation as requested
Coordinates interviewer materials and collateral promotional materials such as advertisements, brochures and gifts; updates job postings where appropriate
Assists with New Lawyer Orientation for first year Associates and Post-Clerks including integration efforts 30, 60, and 90 days after arrival
Follows LawCruit and Flocruit database procedures for applicant tracking of student hires; candidate file maintenance; hiring statistics
Human Resources:
Coordinates on-boarding processes for attorneys using the Firm's on boarding program Rival, new hire orientation scheduling and execution, 30/60/90-day check-in sessions scheduling, and tracking of information and paperwork. Partners with HR Assistant on aspects of attorney onboarding processes such as paperwork collection, and creating and pulling personnel files.
Coordinates in conjunction with the HR Specialist on the onboarding processes for lateral attorneys including but not limited to: communications with new hires, coordinating and processing new hire paperwork and orientation schedules, coordinating with Benefits, Payroll, IT, Facilities and other internal departments on arrivals
Coordinates off-boarding processes for attorneys
Works with lateral recruitment team when onboarding temporary attorney
Responsible for auditing attorney workflows in the HRIS software for various employment transactions and related administrative processes. Responds to requests and inquiries from all DC personnel concerning benefits and payroll and problem-solve paycheck discrepancies
Proposes systems and procedures when appropriate which will enhance an efficiency and productivity of the Human Resources Department. Maintains HR Coordinator Procedures Guide.
Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives. Maintains confidentiality on all sensitive issues.
Qualifications
Education/Training/Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Professional Experience:
2 years of HR experience or recruitment preferably with experience in student or campus recruitment
Experience working in a law firm or corporate environment preferred
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Knowledge of HRIS software preferred. Keen organizing and time management skills are required.
Flocruit, Simplicity, and Lawcruit experience preferred
Performance Traits
:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Effectively problem-solve and exercise good judgment, and handle with discretion access to confidential information and materials.
The typical Washington D.C. pay scale for this position is between $69,600 and $80,000 although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email **********************************. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Attorney Support FAST Supervisor
Washington, DC Job
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
As an Attorney Support FAST Supervisor at Latham & Watkins, you will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the quality and workflow of FAST (Firm Associate Support Team). Your role involves ensuring excellence in customer service by effectively leveraging other support centers as needed. You will maintain positive and professional contact with clients, attorneys, and staff, while also acting as a mentor and providing support to your team. Your leadership will be key in fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence at least 2-3 days a week.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
Organizing, assigning, delegating, and coordinating the work of FAST across offices to ensure objectives are met in a timely manner, while also leveraging, as appropriate, additional support centers
Training new team members and providing ongoing support, emphasizing FAST's commitment to excellence in customer service
Counselling and coaching team members around any performance deficiencies identified as well as proactively providing growth opportunities
Providing input to mid-year and year-end reviews
Responding to employee and associate concerns in a helpful and fitting manner, while directing escalated and/or complicated matters to the appropriate manager
Implementing continuous improvement strategies from feedback gathered by talking to FAST lawyers, local office management, and walk-arounds both in local office and while on rotations
Ensuring lawyers are aware of resources and practices available
Ensuring that all service requests are tracked through ServiceNow ticketing system to monitor skills and capacity for work requested
Providing reports to management regarding requests made through ServiceNow
Working with management to identify training needs of the team, and recommending training sessions to ensure adequate team support for lawyers
Proactively monitoring FAST calendar to ensure appropriate staffing at all times
Promoting effective work practices, assisting with any projects needed by the department or staff, and showing respect for co-workers
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 strong leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective mentoring
Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm
Have the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus
Have the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion
Display the organizational skills and advanced attention to detail needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, handle multiple deadlines, and create accurate work product
And have:
A high school diploma or an equivalent
A bachelor's degree, preferably
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a legal or professional services environment
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
And more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better
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Director, Legal Recruitment
Washington, DC Job
Washington DC, DC, USNew York, NY, US Nov 22, 2024 Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Director, Legal Recruitment. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer with dotted line responsibility to the Chief Executive Officer to ensure coordination, implementation and leadership of firm wide recruitment best practice, policy and procedures. Working closely with the US firm leadership team, the role will lead and develop the recruitment support structures and resources required to enhance the ability of the US region to attract and successfully recruit lateral partners in alignment with the firm's strategy for growth. In addition, the role will take responsibility for the execution of all partner hiring in the US region from initial engagement through to offer management.
The position can be based in any of Dentons' US offices, although there is a preference for the candidate to be located in New York and Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
+ Define, develop and lead implementation of best practice, policy and procedure in relation to the recruitment of partners, laterals and summer associates enabling Dentons US to execute on its overall growth strategy.
+ Execute and manage all legal recruitment including the summer associate program, contract attorney hiring, paralegal hiring and occasional intern hiring.
+ Work with US leadership, heads of practice areas to understand and fulfil recruitment requirements in accordance with approved recruitment policy and procedure.
+ Collaborate closely with multiple Firm departments including Conflicts, Finance, DEI, HR, and Clients and Markets as part of the recruitment process.
+ Manage and develop the recruitment team.
+ Develop budget requirements for all recruitment initiatives and manage expenditure.
+ Monitor current trends and innovations in partner, lateral and student strategic recruitment practices, across professional services organizations and beyond, make recommendations and implement new processes and policies as appropriate.
+ Act as a key advisor and provide strategic guidance to US leadership on all recruitment matters for the Firm.
+ Work closely with search firms in key geographic markets.
+ Work closely with the Diversity Equity and Inclusion team to ensure the recruitment process supports the firms DEI strategy and delivers against its ambition and targets.
+ Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.
Experience & Qualifications
+ Minimum of 10 years' of significant experience in strategic recruitment leadership roles with a high level of hands-on partner and lateral recruitment within a sophisticated, multi-office professional services organization.
+ Experience with student recruiting preferred.
+ Strong relationships with outside search firms in key markets.
+ Significant partner recruitment expertise of best practice and innovation in the legal or wider professional services market.
+ Strong track record of designing, completing and advising partners and other stakeholders in relation to LPQs.
+ Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple partners, business leaders and other stakeholders with gravitas and confidence to challenge where necessary.
+ Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated success collaborating and leading in a large organization.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact credibly and diplomatically with all levels in an organization.
+ Demonstrated success leading, managing and developing a team.
+ Responsive, analytical and a demonstrated understanding of business, particularly in a professional services organization.
+ High level of emotional intelligence and intellectual ability.
+ Consultative, proactive and service-oriented approach to all aspects of partner recruitment
Salary:
NY and Washington DC only: $215k to $315k DOE
Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
_Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dentons US LLP considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._
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Business Systems Analyst
Washington, DC Job
Because the responsibilities of this position will involve access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information, Akin will screen prospective job candidates to be staffed in this role and will only consider U.S. persons for ITAR/EAR compliance purposes. Under the definition of ITAR (§ 120.62) and EAR (Part 772), a U.S. person is (1) a U.S. citizen, (2) a U.S. national; (3) a lawful permanent U.S. resident, (4) an individual admitted to the United States as a refugee, or (5) an individual granted asylum in the United States. Additionally, Akin will only staff such U.S. persons for this role if they are physically located in the United States.
Location: Dallas, New York or Washington, DC
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
FLSA: Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Business Systems Analyst in the Information Technology department, reporting to the Systems & Solutions Manager.
The role will reside in the Dallas, New York or Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will be responsible for supporting the firm's applications portfolio, and managing the applications' entire life cycle at the firm. Working with business teams and subject matter experts to clearly define system requirements, the Business Systems Analyst is also responsible for the architectural design and deployment of new Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and SaaS (Software As A Service) business systems, upgrading and extending the usefulness of existing business systems following industry best practices and principles of structured Information Technology Service Management. The Business Systems Analyst is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior customer service to the firm's attorneys, advisors and staff, while maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
+ Work closely with business owners, subject matter experts and stakeholders to identify and evaluate systems and solutions
+ Serve as a technical analyst with the ability to plan and manage the full life cycle of complex, multi-phase application integration and implementation projects
+ Follow ITIL best practices to standardize the evaluation, design, deployment and maintenance of business-facing systems and tools
+ Strive to attain maximum operational maturity by practicing continuous improvement and continuous integration
+ Maintain adeptness in ITSM frameworks: Incident, Change and Problem management
+ Liaise with vendors and internal customers and establish close working relationships with business owners, stakeholders and subject matter experts
+ Be an expert in application life cycle management
+ Use configuration-based tools, scripting, no-code development tools to produce business solutions
+ Ensure availability and currency of all necessary documentation
+ Work with IT teams to ensure optimal configuration and smooth application deployment
+ Participate in monthly server patch and reboot schedules to ensure 100% resiliency
+ Serve as liaison in support of the software service catalog items in assigned areas of responsibility
+ Ensure successful testing, implementation and transition to a production / steady state operating environment and cross train resources as necessary
+ Engage with domain and functional subject matter experts to maintain knowledge of current trends, nuances, etc. of business domains and functions.
+ Work with the subject matter experts and/or Business Analyst to define and document business systems requirements
+ Communicate status and key business information effectively to both management and internal customers
+ Serve as 2nd or 3rd level of escalation help desk support for assigned department software in our service catalog
Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
+ Bachelor's degree required (Computer Science or equivalent preferred)
+ A minimum of three years of experience in a senior application support role
+ Prior experience in a law firm or other professional services firm preferred
+ Demonstrated technical knowledge and expertise in the following:
+ Competent in current Microsoft operating systems
+ Windows Configuration, Analysis and Engineering
+ Network Connectivity and Analysis
+ Software Configuration, Analysis and Implementation
+ PowerShell scripting to automate tasks
+ Competent in current Microsoft SQL Server
+ Architecture
+ Transact SQL code development
+ Competent in Legal COTS Applications
+ Excel/Access/Word/VBA
+ Administration
+ Architecture
+ Application Integration
+ Features and Operational Support
+ Application Configuration, Implementation and Analysis
+ Building solutions using SharePoint, document assembly and other legal expert systems
+ Ability to work well under pressure, facilitate solutions, and meet deadlines and milestones for assigned projects
+ Formulate and define scope and objectives for application / project delivery based on business needs
+ Proven ability to handle multiple projects and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner
+ Strong service orientation and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, management, system users and other departmental business partners
+ Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions
+ Ability to develop techniques and standards and assist in the establishment of written procedures for the firm's Systems/Solutions Group
+ Strong analytical, creative problem solving and process improvement skills
+ Proven ability to maintain and update technical knowledge and skills
+ Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards and strict confidentiality of all firm information
+ Monitor, secure, identify and qualify application patches/updates for consideration
+ Willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
+ Willingness and availability to work during non-standard office hours, including nights and weekends
+ Commitment to teamwork
+ Commitment to professional growth and development
+ Ability to travel when required (typically less than 5% of total hours worked annually)
The base salary range for this position in New York and Washington, DC is $110,000 to $160,000. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here (****************************************************** .
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Benefits Analyst
Washington, DC Job
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM FLSA: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Benefits Analyst in the Human Resources department, reporting to the Benefits Manager (Health).
The role can reside in either the New York or Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will be responsible for the daily support of the firm's benefit plans such as domestic and expat medical and dental, executive physical, vision, FSA, HSA/HRA, EAP, and other specialty benefits, including all program aspects such as benefits set-up, maintenance, processing and reporting; coordination and validation of benefit-related payroll changes; and communication and carrier liaison duties. The Benefits Analyst is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm's lawyers and staff, efficient and effective departmental operations, and an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. Above all, the Benefits Analyst must fulfill the needs of the office in a manner which is consistent with the Firm's Core Values.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
Benefits Administration
+ Handle day to day operational duties for the firm's benefits plans and programs, including, but not limited to: domestic and expatriate medical; domestic and expatriate dental; health savings accounts (HSAs), health reimbursement accounts (HRAs) and flexible spending accounts; vision; ACA and other compliance requirements; specialty programs including executive physical program, telehealth programs, EAP, health advocacy program, and second opinion / specialty provider resources; back-up childcare; and COBRA.
+ Perform day-to-day operational duties to include enrollment, eligibility files, communications, reporting, ongoing and periodic audits, employee issue troubleshooting and resolution, and vendor liaison.
+ Oversee and process full cycle of benefit vendor billing and invoices.
+ First line of response for telephone and email requests to individual lines and Benefits Support mailbox for benefits information from lawyers and business service staff in a timely fashion.
+ Manage annual Flexible Spending Account discrimination testing, corresponding participant communications, and forfeiture reconciliation.
+ Manage potential partner retiree tracking and support for retiree medical purposes.
+ Complete Medicare employer forms and other verification requests as needed.
+ Oversee and support all mid-year life event coverage updates.
+ Monitor, collect and follow-up on premium payments for employees on paid and unpaid leaves of absence to ensure billing, receipt of payments, correct GL posting, and W-2 exception tracking.
+ Maintain familiarity with all benefit areas through cross-training, process documentation, and open and on-going communication.
+ Provide support for Benefits team, as needed, to accommodate department leaves, projects and initiatives.
+ Conduct new hire orientation on a rotating basis.
Systems and Payroll
+ Assist with all benefits-related system maintenance and testing as needed due to system patches, upgrades and/or plan modifications/additions/deletions.
+ Provide accurate and timely management of the monthly and semi-monthly payroll files, reports and other tasks relating to each domestic payroll cycle, including auditing and validating deduction calculations and file set-up.
Reporting, Compliance, and Communications
+ Assist Manager and Director in preparation of annual reports for plan renewals, 5500 filing requirements, regional reportings like San Francisco Health Care Ordinance and Commuter filing requirements, and other needs as they may arise.
+ Manage monthly ACA compliance tracking and annual filing requirements, including coordination with third party vendors for disclosure filing and distribution.
+ Prepare reports for Chief HR Officer, Directors, Managers and others in HR and other firm departments as needed and as requested.
+ Create, post and refresh communications relating to areas of responsibility for internal Akin Connect, bswift benefits site, other department materials like Benefit Guides and flyers, and for general program promotion as needed
+ Assist Manager with various projects such as, but not limited to: survey requests, 5500 processing, SARs, HIPAA, CMS and other required notifications.
Carrier Liaison
+ Oversee and audit periodic transmissions of eligibility files to bswift, and other third-party administrators, as applicable and as relating to areas of responsibilities.
+ Oversee and audit weekly data transmissions of new hires and terminated employees to COBRA administrator.
+ Participate in status meetings with benefit vendors as requested regarding current and upcoming projects.
Open Enrollment
+ Participate proactively in annual Open Enrollment Process, including verifying and updating benefits, performing system and process testing, and assisting with communications.
+ Coordinate annual COBRA Open Enrollment process.
+ Conduct open enrollment/year-end auditing.
Well-Being Program
+ Provide day-to-day support of the well-being program with the Well-Being Benefits Manager.
Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
+ Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree and/or professional certification helpful
+ Minimum of 5 years of related benefits experience
+ Demonstrated knowledge of health care group insurance, retirement and welfare plans, and general benefit policies, practices and legal requirements
+ Thorough knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
+ Demonstrated mastery of HRIS (WorkDay preferred), benefits systems (bswift preferred) and file interfaces
+ Working knowledge of Medicare and available resources to assist with participant inquiries
+ Demonstrate ownership of areas of responsibility with an aptitude to anticipate and pro-actively execute tasks while identifying areas of enhancement, efficiencies, and solutions as needed
+ Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate potentially detailed and complex information to others
+ Confidentiality, discretion and tact
+ Aptitude and willingness to work with complex procedures
+ Strong organizational skills including effective documentation management and attention to detail
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities and deadlines in a professional and positive manner
+ Ability to work independently and with a team
+ Strong work ethic with willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities
+ Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment and common sense
+ Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office and firm management, and outside business partners
+ Ability to work well under pressure, facilitate solutions, and meet deadlines and milestones for projects assigned
+ Ability to work extended hours as necessary to fulfill time sensitive responsibilities
+ Commitment to professional growth and development
The base salary range for this position in Washington, DC is $85,000 to $105,000. The base salary range for this position in New York is $100,000 to $115,000. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here (****************************************************** .
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Practice Management Intern (Public Law & Policy)
Washington, DC Job
Duration: Spring 2025 Schedule: part-time between 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday FLSA: Non-Exempt Internship Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Practice Management Intern in our in our Client Value & Practice Management department, reporting directly to the Public Law & Policy Practice Coordinator. The Practice Management team is an integral part of the firm focusing on internal and external needs and promoting overall operational efficiency within the Public Law & Policy practice. The Practice Management Intern will have the ability to gain an understanding of the behind-the-scenes operations at a lobbying and law firm with an opportunity for mentorship and professional growth.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
+ Support practice management projects by conducting research, compiling data, and creating reports and charts.
+ Help maintain accurate and up-to-date tracking charts, including recruiting lists.
+ Update content for internal website.
+ Assist with onboarding and offboarding team members.
+ Format and proofread internal communications and presentations.
+ Maintain team calendar.
+ Assist with weekly and monthly reporting tasks.
+ Assists with other operational/administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
+ High School Diploma or equivalent, two years of college preferred
+ Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook Word and PowerPoint
+ Established attention to detail and organizational skills
+ Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize among competing tasks under pressure and time constraints
+ Ability to work in a team setting and collaborate with peers and superiors
+ Good judgment and a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and loyalty
+ Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client, firm and office information and adhering to the Firm's Core Values
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IT Systems Administrator
Washington, DC Job
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM FLSA: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are is currently seeking an IT System Administrator (ServiceNow) with experience using the ServiceNow platform in the Information Technology department, reporting directly to the IT Service and Process Manager.
The role can reside in the Dallas or Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will function as an experienced administrator of ServiceNow. This role will be a key member of the team responsible for maintaining the health and stability of our maturing ServiceNow application and will maintain and support the application, triage issues and analyze application performance and stability. The IT System Administrator shall have a proven experience managing a hosted or Saas environment that includes database administration in addition to having a proven experience with markup and scripting languages (e.g. HTML and JavaScript). You will code, test and install bug fixes and minor enhancements to the application. This includes ensuring functionality and usability are aligned with the organization's priorities, enabling delivery teams to do their work effectively.
Key Responsibilities of this position include:
+ Lead work streams in ServiceNow, develop engagements, process design, technical design, defining agile stories, working with the development team to get configuration tasks completed.
+ Function as a Subject Matter Professional in ServiceNow areas and train, help, provide support to team members and end-user engagement.
+ Coordinate with end-users to facilitate requirements gathering, DevOps design, functional testing, UAT and deployment
+ Analyze requirements, design, develop & maintain software solutions in alignment with the technology strategy of the organization.
+ Participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, code and other artifacts.
+ Load, transform, and maintain data between ServiceNow and other systems
+ Build requested items and tasks using workflows to manage processes.
+ Display good knowledge of networking concepts
+ Configure and improve core and custom applications within ServiceNow.
+ Create and configure Business Rules, UI Policies, UI Actions, Client Scripts, and ACLs.
+ Create and configure Notifications, UI pages, UI Macros, Script Includes, Formatters, etc. in ServiceNow
+ Applying code and/or data fixes as needed to resolve incidents
+ Create and maintain custom and standard reports within ServiceNow
+ Support the ITSM team in growing ITIL solution areas by supporting solution design and innovation around the ServiceNow platform.
Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills Abilities)
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Computer Science, or related field is preferred
+ ServiceNow Certified Systems Administrator (preferred)
+ Minimum 5 years of IT experience
+ Must have 3+ years of experience as a ServiceNow administrator with a deep understanding of ServiceNow best practices
+ Strong competencies in ServiceNow platform, ITSM and ITOM related functionality (e.g. Configuration management, Discovery and Asset Management).
+ Familiarity with ITIL processes and methodology (e.g. Incident, Problem, Request, and Change)
+ Capable of integrating multiple data sources and databases into one system.
+ Able to provision user access with assignment groups and access control roles.
+ Ability to setup, administer backups, data migration and transformation.
+ Proven experience with JavaScript and configuring workflows
+ Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
+ Strong problem solving and analytical skills
+ Ability to prioritize and execute tasks
+ Ability to work independently to complete tasks
+ Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner
+ Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times
+ Protect and maintain the confidentiality of the firm's data
+ Commitment to teamwork
+ Commitment to professional growth and development
The base salary range for this position in Washington, DC is $105,000 to $140,000. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here (****************************************************** .
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Legal Project Analyst
Washington, DC Job
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM FLSA: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Legal Project Analyst in the Client Value & Practice Management department reporting to the Director of Client Value Analytics and Competitive Intelligence.
The role can reside in the New York, Philadelphia or Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will support the firm and its practices by preparing, analyzing, and reporting on key performance metrics related to business processes, tools, and financial performance. The Analyst assists in the preparation, analysis, and delivery of value-added management reports that provide insights to support operational excellence and data-driven decisions. Additionally, the Analyst is expected to collaborate across various departments and firm practices to support, implement, and promote analytic efforts undertaken by the firm.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
Analysis and Reporting
+ Analyze and report on key financial data points, focusing on client relationships, revenue generation, write-offs reductions, and profitability.
+ Assist in the analysis and reporting related to business processes, such as the operational effectiveness of the write-off review and approval process - a key component metric of firm-wide profitability.
+ Derive insights related to the effectiveness of firm tools (e.g., attorney-facing dashboards) to maximize value and adoption.
+ Aid in the creation of standardized analysis and reporting of key performance statistics and year-over-year variance drivers (e.g., net margin analysis).
+ Collaborate in the development and production of compelling charts and dashboards to clearly illustrate financial analysis.
+ Write thoughtful communications summarizing trends, observations, and outliers.
+ Collaborate with other infrastructure teams on special projects as assigned.
Operational Excellence and Data Utilization
+ Act as a resource for colleagues and attorneys to gain a deeper understanding of business data and client financial performance, with a particular focus on matter management
+ Help promote the use of insights for operational excellence and data-driven decision-making.
+ Work closely with process owners to provide insights into opportunities and improvements.
+ Support the Director and senior team members in implementing and executing initiatives, process improvement techniques, and other systems/tools that focus on strategic growth goals.
Training and Data Integrity
+ Ensure data integrity at the client/matter level in accordance with firm mandates by working with other firm data infrastructure tools and teams.
+ Proactively train attorneys on financial dashboards and other resources.
Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
+ BA or BS degree required
+ 3+ years of experience in client service-oriented roles, ideally with a background in financial analysis or a related business area
+ Experience with legal accounting software such as Aderant, a plus
+ Experience with Data Analytics. Transformation, and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Excel Power Query, Tableau, Power BI, a plus
+ SQL Knowledge is desired - writing basic queries and navigating relational databases
+ High proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with the ability to quickly learn and utilize additional software and systems
+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
+ Ability to learn, understand and apply industry and firm-specific business concepts and demonstrate genuine curiosity and drive in doing so
+ Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
+ Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams
+ Commitment to prioritizing responsiveness
The base salary range for this position in New York and Washington, DC is $90,000 to $110,000. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here (****************************************************** .
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Trademark Docket Specialist
Remote or Washington, DC Job
Trademark Docket Specialist page is loaded **Trademark Docket Specialist** **Trademark Docket Specialist** locations Washington, District of Columbia time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R3162 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Trademark Docket Specialist for the Trademark and Copyright practice group Trademark Support Unit. Reporting to the Manager of Trademark Portfolio Services, this position assists and supports our growing trademark portfolio management practice
This position will reside in our Washington, D.C. office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Regular working hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Flexibility with overtime is required.
**Primary responsibilities include:**
* Monitors, reviews, and extracts information from trademark offices, local counsel, staff, and clients globally for entry into our docketing database
* Identifies and communicates pertinent deadlines to lawyers and paralegals on a daily basis
* Works with our attorneys and paralegals to ensure all deadlines are satisfied by assessing correspondence and proof of filings
* Programs, runs, prints, and distributes docket reports to attorneys and staff
* Assists with the intake of new trademark portfolios
**Education and experience:**
* High school diploma or equivalent. Post high school education and experience with CPI preferred
* At least two years of trademark docketing experience
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail
* Time management and organizational skills to prioritize work
* Self-starter with a professional demeanor and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals with differing opinions and diverse personalities
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, familiarity using a CRM system, and ability to adapt to new software programs
* Candidates must possess a team-oriented attitude
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For positions in Washington D.C., the salary range for this job posting is
$62,000.00 - $99,200.00.The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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At Morgan Lewis, we work in collaboration around the world-always ready to respond to the needs of our clients and craft powerful solutions for them. From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and governmentin North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups.
We provide comprehensive litigation, corporate, finance, restructuring, employment and benefits, and intellectual property services in all major industries, helping clients address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes. And we approach every representation with an equal commitment to first understanding, and then efficiently and effectively advancing, the interests of our clients and arriving at the best results.
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Accounts Payable Supervisor
Washington, DC Job
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM FLSA: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor in the Finance department, reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager.
The role will reside in the Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will assist in ensuring the smooth operation of the Accounts Payable department by providing responsive, solution-based support across the firm. This individual will play a key role in assisting with vendor relationships, overseeing expense processing, and ensuring compliance with firm guidelines. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, able to support daily Accounts Payable activities for attorneys and business service teams effectively while continuously seeking process improvements.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
+ Assist in daily Accounts Payable operations to maintain efficient workflows across the firm including managing invoice inquiries, collaborating with the processing center to resolve issues, and assisting internal staff, attorneys, and business service teams with coding inquiries.
+ Work closely with the accounting team, secretarial staff, attorneys, and business service teams to resolve accounts payable issues and escalations.
+ Assist in ensuring adherence to the firm's Business Expense and Travel Reimbursement guidelines by monitoring Accounts Payable activities performed by the internal Accounts Payable team and processing center team to maintain effective support.
+ Monitor and verify expense transactions align with Business Expense and Travel Reimbursement guidelines.
+ Assist with administrative tasks related to the vendor management system, and Chrome River testing and support the Accounts Payable ticketing system to ensure timely and effective responses to inquiries, contributing to streamlined resolution processes and enhancing service quality for internal teams.
+ Proactively recommend and implement process improvements for Accounts Payable workflows, helping to drive best practices within the team to enhance service.
+ Ensure compliance with internal guidelines, maintain documentation standards, and review adherence to Accounts Payable guidelines as they pertain to attorneys and business service teams.
+ Provide support to internal team members, attorneys, and business service teams, proactively addressing issues and resolving escalations with a customer-centric approach.
+ Proactively recommend and implement process improvements for Accounts Payable workflows, helping to drive best practices within the team to enhance service.
+ Ensure compliance with internal guidelines, maintain documentation standards, and review adherence to Accounts Payable guidelines as they pertain to attorneys and business service teams.
+ Provide support to internal team members, attorneys, and business service teams, proactively addressing issues and resolving escalations with a customer-centric approach.
Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
+ Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in transactional accounts payable, with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity. Experience working in a multi-entity environment is preferred
+ Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Chrome River is essential, and knowledge of Aderant is preferred. Familiarity with approval workflow systems and vendor management tools
+ Strong analytical skills and ability to assess and resolve issues diplomatically
+ Highly organized, with excellent time management and multitasking abilities
+ Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across functions and manage escalations
+ Familiarity with vendor onboarding processes
+ Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including attorneys and business service teams, and communicate effectively with upper management
+ Skill in analyzing complex issues and making informed decisions
+ Dedication to providing excellent support within a team-oriented environment
+ Focus on identifying and implementing efficiency improvements to Accounts Payable processes
The base salary range for this position in Washington, DC is $90,000 to $110,000. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here (****************************************************** .
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Associate Recruiting Intern
Remote or Washington, DC Job
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
We are currently seeking bright, enthusiastic college students to join our Associate Recruiting Department in Washington D.C. for the summer of 2025. Interns will have the opportunity to help with strategic planning, implementation, and direction of the firm-wide law school and associate hiring programs. They will work on projects related to summer program events, budget management, staffing and evaluation, and the organization of our interview programs. Interns will build valuable knowledge and skills while working in a dynamic and virtual workplace, and will return to school with a broad understanding of lawyer and staff positions available in the legal industry. Interns may start employment on Monday, May 5, 2025 and must be available to work through to Friday, August 8, 2025. Flexibility to work overtime is required and vacation days are not provided. There is some flexibility in work schedules to accommodate differing school schedules. Positions will be based out of Washington D.C. with opportunity to work remotely. Please note this internship is also available in the following cities: Austin, San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York. Please only apply once to the city you most prefer.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
Preparing lawyers for virtual interviews and career fairs
Reviewing applicant resumes and transcripts
Assisting with arrangements for virtual interviews of candidates
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:
Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Demonstrate a customer service orientation
Possess well-developed Microsoft Office skills
Display the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
And are:
Currently an enrolled student
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:
A generous 401k plan
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
And more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
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Pay Range USD $25.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.
Antitrust eDiscovery Attorney
Washington, DC Job
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 Antitrust eDiscovery Attorney will be responsible for actively participating and consulting on the e-discovery process and workstreams for assigned litigation matters, engaging in all aspects of the EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model), including liaising between vendors and client eDiscovery personnel, and participating in custodian interviews when necessary. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office. 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:
Creating and participating in document review and privilege log workflows in collaboration with eDiscovery vendors and Latham attorneys
Reviewing and revising drafts of relevant electronically stored information (ESI) protocols in accordance with the Firm's best practices
Acting as a primary point of contact with eDiscovery vendors through the eDiscovery lifecycle, including assisting with tracking eDiscovery costs and working with internal resources to address any billing issues
Analyzing search terms, technology-assisted review (TAR) protocols, and the scope and format of privilege logs, and working with the associate team to execute same
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 excellent leadership skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and commitment to diversity)
Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Exhibit the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
Possess organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and have ability to handle multiple deadlines
Have conducted 2nd- or 3rd-tier document review in some capacity
And have:
A JD or an equivalent
Admission to the relevant state bar
A minimum of five (5) years of eDiscovery experience in either a law firm or at an eDiscovery vendor
Experience at both a law firm and eDiscovery vendor, preferably
Expertise with review platforms (e.g., Relativity, etc.), processing engines, (e.g., Nuix, Law, etc.), and TAR applications (e.g., Brainspace, Relativity Assisted Review, etc.)
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 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program
Well-being programs (e.g., mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Employee discounts
And more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
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Pay Range USD $200,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.
Network Engineer
Washington, DC Job
Because the responsibilities of this position will involve access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information, Akin will screen prospective job candidates to be staffed in this role and will only consider U.S. persons for ITAR/EAR compliance purposes. Under the definition of ITAR (§ 120.62) and EAR (Part 772), a U.S. person is (1) a U.S. citizen, (2) a U.S. national; (3) a lawful permanent U.S. resident, (4) an individual admitted to the United States as a refugee, or (5) an individual granted asylum in the United States. Additionally, Akin will only staff such U.S. persons for this role if they are physically located in the United States.
Location: Dallas or Washington, DC
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
FLSA: Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Network Engineer in the Information Technology department, reporting to the Network Operations Manager opening.
The role can reside in the Dallas or Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and a s a member of the Information Technology Department's Network Operations team, the Network Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the firm's mission-critical network and infrastructure systems are available and properly functioning at all times. The Network Engineer is responsible for installing, configuration, and monitoring of the firm's voice, video, wireless, LAN, cloud, and WAN networks. The Network Engineer is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm's attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. Above all, the Network Engineer must fulfill the needs of the firm in a manner which is consistent with the Firm's Core Values. The role involves working closely with various stakeholders to obtain and carry out firm initiatives.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
Systems Administration
+ Managing various large-scale, global, enterprise network topologies including designing, deploying, and maintaining LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure and all associated sub-systems including Cisco IOS/NX-OS switches, NetGen firewall security appliances, IPS/IDS, and load balancers.
+ Researches emerging technologies in support of infrastructure efforts and recommend technologies that will foster infrastructure adaptability.
+ Identify manual operational tasks and develop automation to mitigate network issues and repetitive tasks.
+ Assist in the deployment of cloud infrastructure to support cloud migration and delivery of various technology solutions, including both IaaS and PaaS models, using the full suite of Microsoft Azure resources.
+ Hands-on experience managing modern technology infrastructure, including SD-WAN, SASE, ACI, and cloud architectures.
+ Manage and implement full spectrum of network and cloud-specific security models in conjunction with Information Security and Compliance teams.
+ Contribute to written material, including Knowledge Base articles, design documents, test plans, and other material as needed. Experience with MS Visio is a plus.
+ Perform risk assessments and security audits, report findings, and take corrective actions.
Collaboration & Customer Service
+ Assist the Network Operations team to provide third-level support for assigned systems and applications.
+ Assist as needed in the day-to-day maintenance of the systems supported by the Network Operations team.
+ Collaborate with groups on voice, video, network and security-based projects.
+ Handle tickets escalated from the Help Desk in a timely manner.
+ Work extended hours and be on-call, as assigned.
Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
+ Bachelor's degree preferred (BS in Computer Science or equivalent preferred); substantial related work-experience may substitute
+ A minimum of four years' experience as a network engineer
+ Networking routing and switching certifications preferred. CCNA or equivalent certification preferred
+ Strong service orientation and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, management, and outside business partners
+ Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement and innovation
+ Hands-on experience with implementation and administration of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions such as Forescout or Cisco ISE
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems. Propose effective solutions, understand and apply business vision/direction
+ Working knowledge of ITIL Framework
+ Possess a deep understanding of various network protocols and technologies such as OSPF, BGP, VRF, MPLS, EIGRP, VxLAN, OTV, Packet capturing tools, TCP/IP, and QoS
+ Experience with any four or more of the following technologies:
+ Cisco IOS / Nexus
+ Enterprise wireless networks
+ Enterprise firewalls
+ Telephony systems such as Cisco Unified Communications Manager or other UCaaS solutions
+ Enterprise monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds
+ Load balancers such as Citrix NetScaler or F5
+ IPS/IDS
+ SEIM
+ VPN / SSE / SD-WAN
+ Cloud (Azure, AWS, Google, etc.)
+ Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner
+ Excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organization skills with an exceptional attention to detail
+ Willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities
+ Proven ability to maintain and update technical knowledge and skills
+ Ability to work well under pressure, in a fast paced environment to facilitate solutions and meet deadlines and milestones for projects assigned
+ Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards and strict confidentiality of all information on the network
+ Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions
+ Commitment to teamwork
+ Commitment to professional growth and development
The base salary range for this position in Washington, DC is $130,000 to $150,000. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here (****************************************************** .
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Business Development Specialist - Litigation & Trial
Washington, DC Job
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 Business Development Specialist - Litigation & Trial is an integral part of Latham's Business Development team. This role will be responsible for working in close collaboration with the Litigation & Trial Business Development (BD) team, key market leaders, and colleagues across the Business Development department to support the Litigation & Trial department's overall marketing and business development goals, while developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of practice, market and industry expertise, client mix, matter experience, trade groups, and media. This role will be located in our Washington DC office. 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:
Providing research, analysis, and reports to support the identification and development of new clients and the enhancement of existing client relationships
Supporting the implementation of business development tactics and initiatives in alignment with the strategic objectives of practices, markets, relevant industry sectors, and/or clients as assigned
Aiding in the execution of cross-selling strategies, including collaborating with relevant BD teams
Coordinating the research of markets, competition, and conflicts for the department and practice groups to drive strategy
Collaborating with lawyers, BD, and Brand & Communications teams on speaking opportunities, webinars, and other visibility initiatives
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:
Display the ability to execute multiple work streams and manage priorities effectively
Demonstrate curiosity about the work of the Litigation & Trial practices and eagerness to cultivate subject matter expertise in selected areas
Exhibit critical thinking skills, motivation, and a collaborative mindset
Possess exceptional oral and written communication and professional interpersonal skills
And have:
A Bachelor's degree
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent in marketing or business, preferably
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience within a law firm or professional services environment
A minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting litigation practice areas, 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
And more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
#LI-MA1 #Associate
Pay Range USD $75,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.