Legal Secretary (Attorney Support Specialist)

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Attorney Support Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible performing a variety of secretarial duties of a confidential nature for attorneys and/or managers while maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys, and staff at all times. This role will be located in our Hong Kong office.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Working in a global team environment with a real-time work ticketing system (ServiceNow)
• Draft and manage client billings, ensuring accuracy and timely invoicing, and address discrepancies.
• Daily time entry, expense reimbursement, calendaring/scheduling and coordinate travel arrangements

• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, ensuring accuracy in grammar and spelling.

• Preserving the confidentiality of ours and our clients’ protected information
• Conduct research and manage conflict check requests and new matter openings

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display professional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and staff throughout the firm
• Take initiative to work both independently and in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Can multi-task and adapt to continuously evolving technology platforms

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, preferably a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Proficiency in English and Chinese, both written and verbal communication
• Knowledge and proficiency in PC applications required, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits & Additional Information

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:

• Insurance
• Confidential Counseling & Coaching
• Family Building Benefits & Resources
• Well-Being programs
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. 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. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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