Attorney Support Manager

Latham & Watkins LLP

$140K — $160K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of cumulative experience in a legal or professional services environment
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience specifically in support roles related to the legal field
  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

  • Monitor workflows and coordinate support assignments based on firm and client needs
  • Meet staffing goals by effectively assigning tasks to attorneys and paralegals
  • Coordinate with other supervisors on operational and logistical issues
  • Arrange coverage for both planned and unplanned staff absences
  • Advise on resource planning and recruitment needs
  • Ensure protection of sensitive and confidential information

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous 401(k) plan
  • At least 11 paid holidays annually, along with a growing PTO program starting at 23 days in the first year
  • Access to well-being programs, including mental health services and mindfulness resources
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Employee discounts and membership in affinity groups
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Attorney Support Manager is an integral part of Latham's Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible for organizing, supervising and developing Attorney Support staff in the office, while establishing strategic and operational priorities for the Attorney Support team in the office. This role will be located in our Boston office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:
  • 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

We'd love to hear from you if you:
  • Demonstrate excellent leadership skills (e.g. organizing, planning, problem-solving and decision-making) necessary for effective management
  • Exhibit well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
  • Possess the ability to work in a team environment with a strong customer service focus

And have:
  • 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 & 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 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


Pay Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

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