Technology & Information Services Administrative Coordinator

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.  

The Technology & Information Services Administrative Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team and will be responsible for playing a pivotal role in the seamless administrative operation of the Technology & Information Services department by proactively delivering administrative services daily, while providing end-to-end administrative support to managers, directors, and chiefs, encompassing travel arrangements, expense reimbursements, coordinating meetings, and efficiently handling department invoices for timely payments, and accurate record-keeping. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Utilizing a variety of software programs, including the Microsoft suite and expense management system, to effectively execute a wide range of day-to-day administrative duties, ensuring operational efficiency and support
• Developing operational guides and quick-reference sheets for handling standard administrative inquiries and technical support documentation, ensuring operations continuity, and maintaining a library of presentations about the team and department for ease of use by directors
• Auditing and maintaining department distribution lists to include new hires, promotions, team changes, and adding new team members to department invites
• Facilitating meeting services as needed for programs that fall within the team
• Functioning as a backup for team members as needed in the area of overseeing enhancement requests for department forms, processing domain management monthly billing files, and updating staff home equipment option descriptions
• 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:

• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective supervision
• Possess well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Display excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree 
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in a professional services organization

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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