Latham & Watkins · 10 hours ago
Business Services Trainee
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yrLatham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The Business Services Trainee will provide support to the firm’s administrative departments while participating in a rotational Business Services Training Program, gaining exposure to various business services departments and performing assigned tasks.
Law Practice
No H1B
Responsibilities
Providing support to business services departments, which may include Global Finance, Associate Recruiting, Attorney Development, Business Development, Attorney Support, Workplace Experience, Human Capital & Talent, Office of the General Counsel, and Technology & Information Services during a rotation schedule
Participating in general business skills training and department-specific trainings led by managers, supervisors, or team members
Shadowing members of the department to gain exposure and insight into day-to-day tasks and responsibilities within the respective department
Providing support relevant to the department; assisting with tasks supporting the staff in the assigned department
Completing projects as assigned in order to develop relevant skills
Providing a high level of customer service to internal and external clients
Utilizing programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Access to file and track department records and create materials
Collaborating globally with other Business Services Trainees on assigned projects
Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Qualification
Required
Completed a bachelor's degree by the start date of the program
High school diploma or an equivalent
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent
Prior work or internship experience, preferably
Administrative experience and familiarity with professional services organizations, preferably
Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to convey department procedures and objectives in a professional and tactful manner
Benefits
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
Company
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with more than 3,500 lawyers in its offices located in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
Founded in 1934
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bobby Kolb
Chief Financial Officer
LeeAnn Black
COO
Recent News
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