SharePoint Administrator

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 SharePoint Administrator is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining the firm’s SharePoint Online platform to support effective collaboration and information management across departments, as well as administering and supporting the SharePoint Online platform and the organization’s intranet. This role will be located in our Downtown Los Angeles office. 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:

• Managing global rights and permissions regarding the SPO sites
• Providing operational support to SharePoint sites in the production environment
• Monitoring portal usage, including access, load, and usability issues daily
• Planning and implementing multiple disaster recovery strategies
• Providing training for IT operators and customers
• 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 a strong understanding of SharePoint Online architecture, features, and functionality, including security and compliance best practices
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of PowerShell and the commands to manage SharePoint Online
• Possess strong knowledge of SharePoint 2019 On-Premises versions

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, engineering, or a related field, preferably
• A minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience in SharePoint Online Administration
• A minimum of two (2) years of Microsoft Visual Studio .NET experience
• A minimum of two (2) years of SQL server experience
• Relevant experience with SharePoint 2019 in a professional services environment

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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