Junior Legal PA (Attorney Support Assistant)

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

As a Junior Legal Personal Assistant, you will develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality administrative support to lawyers across the firm. Working closely with an experienced Legal PA Specialist, you will support a designated group of attorneys through an assigned pairing or provide flexible, ad hoc support to a wider group of attorneys as business needs require. Collaborating with colleagues across the Attorney Support team, you will assist with a broad range of administrative tasks, build your understanding of legal support processes, and develop the organisational, communication and prioritisation skills needed to deliver efficient, proactive and responsive support to the firm’s lawyers. This role will be located in our London office.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support to lawyers, including calendar and schedule management, travel coordination, time entry, expense processing, and document preparation, editing, and management. Assist lawyers and colleagues with additional administrative tasks in response to business and client needs.
• Develop proficiency in the firm’s systems, tools, and processes to manage requests effectively, resolve routine issues, and identify opportunities for more efficient ways of working.
• Use the firm’s real-time work ticketing system, ServiceNow, to manage incoming support requests, prioritise tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion.
• Assist with the preparation, editing, and processing of client invoices, along with other billing-related activities, as required.
• Build professional knowledge and practical skills through hands-on training, coaching, and mentorship from experienced members of the Attorney Support team.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and colleagues across the firm
• Display a strong client-service mindset and the ability to build positive working relationships while delivering responsive, high-quality administrative support
• Take initiative and work independently while also contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment
• Apply strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

And have:

• A bachelor's degree and/or prior professional experience in a legal or professional services environment

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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