Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Specialist – Editorial Services to join our winning team, remotely or in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. 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. The Specialist – Editorial Services will receive a generous total compensation package. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan, and more! In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure. As a Specialist – Editorial Services at Latham, you will be responsible for a wide variety of writing / marketing communications / editing projects. Writing projects will include high-quality short and longer form content, targeting a range of internal and external audiences, including, clients, media, alumni, Latham lawyers, and personnel. Editing projects will include marketing content, lawyer-authored articles and alerts, blog posts, video transcripts, and one-off projects drafted by Business Development as well as Brand & Communications colleagues. You will work closely with the Brand & Communications group to develop content that speaks in the firm’s tone of voice, and furthers the firm’s brand, considering both language and related visual/content marketing aspects; in some cases, you will produce content through research with other BD team members, other administrative counterparts, or partners. You will act as a resource for brainstorming ideas and a strategic advice answering questions on style, tone, and positioning, while accomplishing these and other critical functions:

• Collaborating with Brand & Communications department on a wide range of writing and editing assignments, often on tight deadlines to develop content for internal and external audiences 
• Gathering information, writing/editing, and coordinating the development of practice descriptions, client communications with a marketing focus, lateral announcements, website copy, awards nominations, survey responses, and other rankings and accolades submissions
• Drafting copy to publicize awards and rankings on a range of external channels    
• Editing client alerts, blog posts, bylined articles and other external-facing thought leadership, and communicating edits to the lawyer authors
• Producing and editing fact sheets, and other firm announcements, including boilerplate copy
• Liaising with internal practice groups to advise lawyers and staff on writing and marketing content
• Helping generate new ideas for producing content that is creative and compelling for target audiences   
• Completing special projects and supporting global initiatives as assigned
• Staying abreast of firm priorities and developments, as well as news and current events relevant to the firm and legal industry, and trends in the communications field
• Ensuring consistency of information across all firm communication platforms and preventing publication of information which may be confidential or place the firm or its clients at risk
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers

As a Specialist – Editorial Services, you will be expected to apply your organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. The successful Specialist – Editorial Services must have well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm and outside the firm. The Specialist must also have excellent language skills including reading, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary to ensure proper and efficient writing, organization skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines, and demonstrated ability to write quickly and meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, ability to communicate skillfully to different audiences, and demonstrated ability to explain complex subject matter in plain English are also required. The ideal candidate should have familiarity with AP style and demonstrated ability to write to specific style guidelines, familiarity with social media; ability to develop and carry out social media communication, strategies a plus, and knowledge of core public relations principals including internal communications, seminar/event planning, branding, market research, and competitive intelligence.

A Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or communications, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. A Graduate degree in communications or business is a plus. A minimum of five (5) years of communications, public relations, and/or journalism experience is desired.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by visiting the Latham & Watkins online application using the link provided.

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 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Required Skills Required Experience

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

1. Knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures associated with electrical or computer engineering in relation to control systems
2. Ability to read electrical diagrams
3. Ability to use test tools associated with electrical/computer engineering
4. Ability to use diagnostic tools associated with electrical/computer system troubleshooting
5. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications
6. Basic knowledge of network troubleshooting tools
7. Basic technical writing ability
8. Self-motivated able to work in a team environment

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS:

1. Experience with Versa Module Eurocard (VME) systems
2. Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems