Job Description

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking an Finance Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team in our Global Services Office located in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

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

As an Finance Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for performing various high level administrative and project support duties requiring a thorough understanding of the department’s operation and relevant firm procedures for Chief, Directors, and other Senior Management. Other key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating projects, taking ownership for ensuring that project management and other processes are followed, and ensuring the relevant tracking pages and necessary documentation are updated

• Assisting with special projects as necessary and meeting with the relevant project owners to ensure that project documentation is prepared and published to current department standards

• Ensuring the department’s administrative processes, including contract review and travel booking are maintained, followed, and monitored; following up with relevant parties as needed

• Developing relationships and becoming a liaison between immediate supervisor and other office/department supervisors

• Coordinating meetings, including the distributing of agendas, identifying and following-up of action items, and other administrative tasks

ABOUT YOU

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

• Display strong communication skills, both written and oral; the ability to create and provide effective, clear, and regular communications to the team, using various media

• Demonstrate strong relationship-building skills

And have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience performing complex administrative duties and coordinating projects and initiatives in Professional Services or Project Management related field

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 10 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

• And 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

Latham & Watkins LLP is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, the Firm requires all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at the time that a conditional offer of employment is made. This policy is mandatory except for employees with a documented legally permissible exemption for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

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 the link below to review the Ordinance.

Latham & Watkins, an international law firm, advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. Our professional staff and paralegals support our lawyers to provide high quality and impactful work for our clients and the world around us. At Latham & Watkins, you belong as you are.