Attorney Support Manager

Role Overview

• Organizing, supervising, and developing Attorney Support staff in the office
• Establishing strategic and operational priorities for the Attorney Support team in the office
• Monitoring workflows and coordinating support assignments based upon daily firm and client needs
• Meeting and maintaining firm staffing goals by establishing effective and efficient assignments for attorneys and paralegals and recommending appropriate reallocations
• Coordinating with other department supervisors and managers regarding operational issues and other logistical and resource requirements
• Working with coordinators and supervisors to ensure coverage for both planned and unplanned absences, while arranging coverage as required
• Making recommendations in regard to resource planning and recruitment needs
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent, preferably a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a legal or professional services environment of relevant experience

Benefits

• 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