Trial Graphics Consultant

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 Trial Graphics Consultant is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team and will be responsible for providing graphics-related support necessary for arbitrations, hearings, and trials, while providing on-site and remote graphics support to the firm’s attorneys, paralegals, clients, and staff. This role will be located in either our New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., or 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:

• Working with the legal teams and Trial Technology Consulting team to discuss and define graphic support requirements, as well as transform complex legal concepts into clear and persuasive visuals
• Coordinating with Practice Support Services and Technology to obtain access to client-matter databases, images, videos, and other files for use in the creation of graphics
• Collaborating with the Manager of Enterprise Applications for Events and Trials to liaise with third-party vendors when external resources are required (e.g., creation of specialized graphics and animations, etc.)
• Providing in-person support at arbitrations, hearings, trials, and other various projects
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and technologies in graphic design and legal visualization
• 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 advanced knowledge of design software, including the Adobe Master Suite (expert-level)
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to proof graphics for accuracy and quality, as well as provide advice and recommendations to attorneys

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, preferably a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in graphic design or a related field
• Certification in one or more of the following: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or Microsoft PowerPoint, preferably
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working on legal graphics and familiarity with legal concepts and terminology
• A minimum of two (2) years of graphic design experience
• A minimum of two (2) years of law firm, legal vendor, or related practice experience, preferably

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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