Latham & Watkins
Partner & Counsel Onboarding Assistant
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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 Partner & Counsel Onboarding Assistant is a key member of Latham’s Partner Recruiting & Integration team, supporting the coordination and delivery of the firmwide onboarding process for lateral partners and counsel. In this role, you will help ensure each lateral partner and counsel experiences a smooth and well-organised transition to the firm. This position is based in our London office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that includes a hybrid blend of in-office and remote work.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the preparation of a tailored onboarding schedule for each lateral partner and counsel, in accordance with the firm’s global lateral onboarding curriculum and in furtherance of the specific onboarding priorities for the lateral partner and counsel; providing assistance with the scheduling and, if necessary, rescheduling of each required meeting
- Providing assistance to the Partner & Counsel Onboarding Team by creating initial drafts of various onboarding deliverables and maintaining various internal checklists, workflow documents, and other materials utilised in the partner and counsel onboarding process
- Assisting in recording and analysing onboarding feedback data
- Working closely with other members of the Partner Recruiting & Integration (PRI) Department to ensure a seamless transition for each lateral partner and counsel from the recruiting phase to the onboarding phase
- Assisting the Partner & Counsel Onboarding Team and other members of the PRI Department with special projects, as needed
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- Demonstrate excellent organisational skills to manage time, prioritise, and handle multiple deadlines
- Display strong attention to detail
- Possess the ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
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- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably
- Law firm, administrative, or professional office experience, preferably
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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:
- Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
- A pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
- 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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