Legal Talent Coordinator

Latham & Watkins

Jan 27

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Legal
People, HR & Administration
San Francisco

Requirements

Possess well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively at all organizational levels and work well in a team with a customer-service focus
Demonstrate the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion, strong analytical skills with minimal supervision, and attention to detail for quality assurance
Display organizational skills to manage time, prioritize tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and proficiency in MS Office, applicant tracking systems, and interview platforms
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in legal talent or professional services, preferably

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive support for development initiatives aimed at associate morale and retention, including assisting with associate reintegration post-leave, coordinating exit processes, and serving as an informational point of contact for associates, new hires, and partners regarding orientation, integration, and development
Organizing and facilitating orientation and training for new hires and lateral associates, managing inter-office transfers and secondments, and overseeing joiner/leaver processes with global business services colleagues
Strategizing, planning, and executing attorney-related events, meetings, and orientations, including setting objectives with management, negotiating with vendors, managing event budgets, processing expenses, and assigning work to unassigned associates
Assisting with the application of employment policies, coordinating approval processes with the relevant office, Associates Committee, and department leadership, while developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including committee members, office managing partners, and Human Capital & Talent to address ongoing associate needs and support Legal Talent initiatives in collaboration with firm committees, departments, and various affinity groups
Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support a hybrid work format that allows for both in-office presence and some flexibility for remote work.

What is the salary range for the Legal Talent Coordinator position?

The salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 per year.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A bachelor's degree or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in legal talent or professional services are required.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Legal Talent Coordinator?

Responsibilities include supporting development initiatives, coordinating orientation and training for new hires, planning attorney-related events, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

Is there any travel involved with this position?

Yes, the role requires regular travel between the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include healthcare, life and disability insurance, a generous 401k plan, paid holidays, a PTO program, well-being programs, professional development opportunities, and employee discounts.

How does Latham & Watkins support diversity and inclusion?

The firm has a range of diversity programming, including Global Affinity Groups that provide a platform for sharing experiences and building supportive networks for employees with common interests.

Who does the Legal Talent Coordinator report to?

The Legal Talent Coordinator supports Legal Talent leadership and acts as a liaison between local and global management committees.

What skills are important for this position?

Important skills include well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to handle confidential information, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office and applicant tracking systems.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the firm offers professional development programs for employees to enhance their skills and career growth.

Latham & Watkins

Law

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1934

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with more than 3,000 lawyers in its offices located in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. The firm has internationally recognized practices in a wide spectrum of transactional, litigation, corporate and regulatory areas. Our success is grounded in our devotion to the collaborative process, which reaches across global offices and practices and draws upon our deep subject matter expertise, an abiding commitment to teamwork and a powerful tradition of creative lawyering.