Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Business Intake Assistant to join our dynamic team in New York, Chicago, Boston, or 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.

About Latham & Watkins
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.

About the role
As a Business Intake Assistant, you will be responsible for processing the intake requests, assigning new client-matter numbers, coordinating with Client Intake Committee and other intake approvers regarding new clients, and undertaking other activities related to the Office of the General Counsel Department’s responsibilities. Other key responsibilities include:

• Processing and reviewing New Business Intake (NBI) requests; verifying that the intake information is complete and within the firm standards
• Communicating with attorneys and staff regarding intake issues and approvals
• Updating and inputting data into the conflicts and financial databases; using internal and external information resources to confirm the accuracy of the information
• Assisting with the research and input of DUNS numbers, SIC codes, and other identifying data to existing and future client records in the appropriate databases
• Assisting with the processing of documents (NBI documentation, engagement letters, closure letters, etc.) for the Knowledge Management Database
• Assisting with the input and maintenance of attorney origination and proliferation credits into the firm’s conflicts and financial databases

About you
We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display extensive knowledge and skill in utilizing databases and familiarity with standard database procedures, such as searching and generating reports
• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm
• Possess the ability to follow consistent procedures and display an attention to detail in all work activities

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in a law firm or other professional services firm
• Experience with Intapp software products and/or 3E software

Compensation & Benefits
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $65,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance — and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance.

Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance
• Extensive resources for parents and caregivers
• Family building and fertility resources
• And much more!

In addition, employees receive:

• 10 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.
• Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

Latham & Watkins is also committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, we require all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have a documented underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief that prevents such vaccination. Offers of employment will be conditioned upon applicants presenting proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or obtaining an exemption on medical or religious grounds.

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