Global Document Services Specialist I

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

GLODOCS Specialist I is an integral part of Latham’s Global Document Services (GLODOCS) team and will be responsible for performing a variety of core document support duties such as creating, editing, and otherwise manipulating legal documents and other work product for attorneys and staff, while being responsible for intake of work, clarifying instructions, negotiating deadlines, and communicating status of jobs with customers, GLODOCS Coordinators and/or Supervisors. This role will be located in either our New York or Global Services Office 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.  

Please also note, the schedule for this role will be Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM PT / 10:00AM - 6:00PM ET. 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Completing various core-level projects in Word, including creating new documents, formatting, generating Table of Contents, and adding cross-references
• Completing various core-level projects in Excel, including creating new workbooks/sheets, formatting cells/tables/rows/columns, and using simple formulas
• Completing various core-level projects in PowerPoint, including revising slides, inputting/revising text, inserting graphics, and formatting/reapplying slide design and layout
• Utilizing Acrobat Professional to compress .pdf files, create searchable and non-searchable .pdfs, and crop pages as needed
• 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:

• Possess basic knowledge of applications typically used in a legal word processing environment, such as MS Office Suite, Acrobat, Interwoven, OmniPage, Visio, and other software
• Display the ability to learn new software and procedures
• Demonstrate 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 or an equivalent; a bachelor’s degree, preferably
• Microsoft certifications in Word Core, Excel Core and PowerPoint, preferably
• A minimum of two (2) years of related experience working as a document specialist at a professional services organization

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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