Job Description

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Financial Information Center (FIC) and Legal Project Management (LPM) Intern to join our dynamic team in our Global Services Office, located in our 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 a Financial Information Center (FIC) and Legal Project Management (LPM) Intern, you will be responsible for working side-by-side with our full-time FIC and LPM teams to support the firm by performing critical functions that drive strategic and profitable growth. Other key responsibilities include:

• Supporting day-to-day Financial Information Center (FIC) and Legal Project Management (LPM) team functions

• Assisting the team on specific internal/external Financial Information Center (FIC) and Legal Project Management (LPM) projects and initiatives

• Enhancing tracking system around Legal Project Management (LPM) supports (clients, matters, attorneys, etc.), this will require working in Asana and Business Objects

• Running through existing Legal Project Management (LPM) reports and organize/file them in the Legal Project Management (LPM) shared inbox

• Cataloging and capturing key information from write-off requests submitted to firm leadership from our partners

ABOUT YOU

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are graduating juniors/seniors currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program

• Are pursuing a degree in either business, economics, finance or political science is preferred, but not required

AND HAVE:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• A customer-service orientation

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary for this position is $30/hour and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance - and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance.

Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans

• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)

• Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance

• Extensive resources for parents and caregivers

• Family building and fertility resources

• And much more!

In addition, employees receive:

• 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

• Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.

• Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups.

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.