Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Staffing Assistant to join our dynamic team in New York. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

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

As a Staffing Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support in all recruitment activities. You will assist with all phases of the recruiting process on a global scale for departments such as Technology, Business Development, Branding & Communications and Accounting & Finance, and you will be responsible for initiating the onboarding process for new joiners of the firm. Other key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating interview logistics, such as scheduling all virtual and in-person interviews
• Meeting and greeting candidates
• Ensuring a seamless interview process
• Taking on various transactional tasks to assist the broader team

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enjoy providing exemplary client service
• Want to work as part of a collaborative, global team

And have:

• Some experience in an office environment, preferably in an administrative, HR or recruiting role
• Well-developed professional interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion

We encourage you to apply!

Compensation & Benefits

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary range for this role is $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance — and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance.

Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Well-being resources (e.g., firm-paid access to Headspace, counseling and coaching; topical programming from experts, etc.)
• Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance
• Extensive resources for parents and caregivers
• Family building and fertility resources
• And much more!

In addition, employees receive:

• 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.
• Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups.

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. 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. 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.

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