Pro Bono Assistant – Intake & Compliance

About Latham & Watkins

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About the Role

The Pro Bono Assistant – Intake & Compliance is an integral part of Latham’s Global Citizenship & Community Engagement team. This role will be responsible for supporting the firm’s pro bono program, while serving as a key administrative resource on the firm’s pro bono intake policies and procedures to facilitate pro bono matter onboarding and approval. This role will be located in our London 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:

• Accurately recording pro bono matter information in Intapp Open and following up with a variety of stakeholders to ensure pro bono matters are approved promptly and consistently with firm policies
• Liaising with the firm’s billing and new business intake staff to update or correct Intapp records and substitute attorneys after departures, supporting the collection of engagement and closure letters, and developing and implementing systems to improve pro bono matter management; where needed, supporting the firm’s Know Your Customer (KYC) collection processes for client onboarding
• Supporting the Pro Bono Leadership Team by compiling data and statistics around matter intake and compliance, and conducting research into new matters and potential pro bono projects when requested by the Pro Bono Leadership Team
• Identifying, tracking, and elevating significant pro bono matters to support the firm’s Pro Bono Leadership Team, internal and external communications, and Global Citizenship initiatives
• Providing administrative support to certain pro bono events, trainings, and clinics, including tracking RSVPs and arranging conference rooms and catering and sending calendar invitations and announcements

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including excellent PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and Copilot skills
• Exhibit knowledge and proficiency in Intapp Open, Intapp Terms and Elite 3E
• Possess visual design, graphic, or web design skills, a plus

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Administrative experience in a 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. #EntryLevel