OGC Assistant – Business Intake

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The OGC Assistant – Business Intake is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team. This role will be responsible for processing routine New Business Intake (NBI) requests in accordance with standard firm procedures including creating/assigning new client-matter numbers for standard new matters, database maintenance, and undertaking administrative responsibilities as business needs require, while verifying intake information is complete and within firm standards.This role will be located in either our Boston, Houston, Chicago, New York, or our Global Services Office in 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:

• Demonstrating an understanding of the Conflict of Interest (COI) and NBI form and workflow sufficient to spot major errors and missing intake approvals
• Liaising with Intake Approvers and Requesting Attorneys to address issues with intake requests and missing approvals
• Utilizing internal and external information resources to confirm the accuracy of intake information, while updating and inputting data into the conflicts and financial databases
• Assisting with the preparation and distribution of various reports for new client and matter data
• 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 knowledge and skill in utilizing databases, and familiarity with standard database procedures, such as searching and generating reports
• Exhibit the ability to follow consistent procedures and display an attention to detail in all work activities
• Display well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, preferably a bachelor's degree
• Prior experience in a law firm or other professional services firm, 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

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