About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world's leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Paralegal - Corporate is an integral part of Latham's Legal Professional and Paralegal team. This role will be responsible for performing legal tasks and providing various administrative support to attorneys and other supervising paralegals, where relevant, while coordinating the work of support departments, attorney support team members, and junior paralegals to retrieve, assemble, and/or organise documents for review by supervisors. This role will be located in our Londonoffice. 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:

• Preparing specified forms, letters, or other legal documents
• Obtaining documents and certificates from relevant authorities
• Conducting searches and creating reports in databases or other document repositories
• Proofreading and preparing documents for submission to courts or authorities
• Maintains the integrity of the case or transactional documents generated throughout the duration of a case or transaction

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit proficient knowledge of applications typically used in a legal office environment and internet searching skills
• Possess knowledge of MS Office applications, specifically MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
• Demonstrate well-developed, professional interpersonal skills and an ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm

And have:

• Corporate paralegal experience from a Global Law Firm
• A Law undergraduate degree (or non-law undergraduate degree plus GDL) and the LPC

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:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. 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. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #Associate #LI-AJ1