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

The Litigation Services Assistant is an integral part of Latham’s Litigation Services team and will be responsible for supporting the major functions of the Litigation Services Department, which includes basic drafting, filing of case documents with various courts and forums , case monitoring, calendaring case deadlines, and additional court s ervices , while retrieving pleadings and docket sheets using a variety of search tools from either print collections or electronic databases. This role will be located in our Chicago 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:

• Assisting the staff, attorneys, supervisors, and managers of the Litigation Services Department with drafting of basic litigation documents, hard copy and electronic filing of documents with State and Federal Courts and arbitration forums , and coordinating efficient and accurate service
• Assisting with service of process and subpoenas
• Assisting with applications for attorneys’ admission to practice in federal courts
• Conducting research using CourthouseNews Case Portal, PACER, Lexis, Westlaw, CourtAlert, and other electronic resources
• Assisting with expense reports, invoice processing, meeting scheduling, and preparing litigation work reports
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• Exhibit well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Display strong communication skills, both written and verbal

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of four (4) years’ relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant law firm or court experience

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:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• 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
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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Pay Range

USD $50,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Yr.

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.