Learning & Development Coordinator – Programs and Projects

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 Learning & Development Coordinator – Programs and Projects is an integral part of Latham’s Learning & Development team. This role will be responsible for driving the development and execution of learning and development programs and projects within the Global Learning & Development team, while developing and refining processes to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness. This role will be located in our New York, Washington D.C. & Boston offices. 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:

• Executing learning and development programs and projects, including the Business Services Academies
• Utilizing intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to create and manage project plans, presentations, and reports
• Collaborating with team members to coordinate logistics and measure impact for live, hybrid, and virtual programs
• Collaborating with team members to track attendance for programs and courses, updating the relevant Learning Management System (LMS) accordingly
• Collaborating with team members to support utilization of the Learning Management System and Insights® assessment portal
• 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 project management skills with the ability to drive projects and programs forward
• Display proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Asana for project management is a plus
• Demonstrates strong capabilities in administration and operations

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional 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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