Job Description

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Global Client Account Services Intern 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 a Global Client Account Services Intern, you will be responsible for maintaining and managing the master billing file for assigned practice offices at the firm. Other key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing new client matters and validating Conflicts data for accuracy and completeness; following-up on missing or incomplete data
• Evaluating and inputting the appropriate billing and exception rates in to the 3E billing system
• Coordinating with attorneys, legal secretaries, and accounting personnel regarding the receipt of required data, supporting documentation, and approvals in accordance with billing policies and procedures
• Maintaining and managing client and matter accounts, billing files, and record archives
• Maintaining the timely workflow of the new client matters; following-up with the practice offices to ensure all matter maintenance are accurately and timely processed
• Verifying all client master set ups including billing rates and exception rate hierarchies; confirming client arrangements for special rate needs
• Providing back-up support to the Timekeeping team including the daily maintenance, updating, and reporting of employee records in the firm’s timekeeping system (Intapp) and the firm’s financial system (3E)

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and accurately perform mathematical functions
• Exhibit analytical skills needed to correctly comprehend and communicate data
• Possess well developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

And have:

• A High School diploma
• A Bachelor's degree or coursework in Accounting, Business Administration or related field

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 role is $20 - $30/hour.

As an intern in our Global Services office, you will have access to:

• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, mental health services, well-being events, an on-site well-being clinic, etc.)
• 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, 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.