Latham & Watkins LLP
Contract Global Document Services Specialist I
Latham & Watkins LLP, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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
The Contract Global Document Services Specialist I is an integral part of Latham’s Global Document Services (“GLODOCS”) team. This role will be responsible for performing a variety of core document support duties such as creating, editing, and otherwise manipulating legal documents and other work product for attorneys and staff, while completing various projects in Word (e.g., converting and formatting documents, generating tables of contents ("TOC") and tables of authorities ("TOA") and automating cross-references). This role will be located in either our New York or Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Please also note, the schedule for this role will be Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM ET.Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:Completing various projects in Excel (e.g., creating new workbooks/sheets, formatting cells/tables/rows/columns, and using simple formulas)Completing various projects in PowerPoint (e.g., revising slides, inputting/revising text, inserting graphics, and formatting/reapplying slide design and layout)Utilizing Acrobat Professional to compress .pdf files, create searchable and non-searchable .pdfs, apply Bates numbering, and crop pages as neededProofreading documents when necessaryConverting documents from one application to anotherProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe’d love to hear from you if you:Possess functional knowledge of applications typically used in a legal word processing environment, such as MS Office Suite, Acrobat Professional, iManage, ABBYY FineReader / OmniPage, Visio and other softwarePossess the ability to learn new software and proceduresDemonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firmAnd have:A high school diploma or an equivalent, preferably with a Bachelor’s degreeMicrosoft certifications in Word Core, Excel Core, and PowerPoint, preferablyA minimum of two (2) years of related experience working as a document specialist at a professional services organizationBenefits & 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:Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional Development programsEmployee discountsAnd more!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 committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
Pay Range
USD $65,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.
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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
The Contract Global Document Services Specialist I is an integral part of Latham’s Global Document Services (“GLODOCS”) team. This role will be responsible for performing a variety of core document support duties such as creating, editing, and otherwise manipulating legal documents and other work product for attorneys and staff, while completing various projects in Word (e.g., converting and formatting documents, generating tables of contents ("TOC") and tables of authorities ("TOA") and automating cross-references). This role will be located in either our New York or Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Please also note, the schedule for this role will be Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM ET.Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:Completing various projects in Excel (e.g., creating new workbooks/sheets, formatting cells/tables/rows/columns, and using simple formulas)Completing various projects in PowerPoint (e.g., revising slides, inputting/revising text, inserting graphics, and formatting/reapplying slide design and layout)Utilizing Acrobat Professional to compress .pdf files, create searchable and non-searchable .pdfs, apply Bates numbering, and crop pages as neededProofreading documents when necessaryConverting documents from one application to anotherProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe’d love to hear from you if you:Possess functional knowledge of applications typically used in a legal word processing environment, such as MS Office Suite, Acrobat Professional, iManage, ABBYY FineReader / OmniPage, Visio and other softwarePossess the ability to learn new software and proceduresDemonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firmAnd have:A high school diploma or an equivalent, preferably with a Bachelor’s degreeMicrosoft certifications in Word Core, Excel Core, and PowerPoint, preferablyA minimum of two (2) years of related experience working as a document specialist at a professional services organizationBenefits & 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:Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional Development programsEmployee discountsAnd more!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 committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
Pay Range
USD $65,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.
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