Attorney Support Specialist

Job Description

<strong><u>Job Description<br><br></u></strong>Latham &amp; Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking an Attorney Support Specialist to join our friendly, dynamic and growing Administration team in Riyadh.<br><br><strong><u>About Latham &amp; Watkins<br><br></u></strong>Latham &amp; Watkins is dedicated to hiring and developing the best and brightest. A key to Latham’s success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture – a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our offices worldwide that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.<br><br><strong><u>About The Role<br><br></u></strong>As an Attorney Support Specialist, you be responsible for performing a variety of secretarial duties of a highly responsible and confidential nature for attorneys and/or paralegals. Other key responsibilities include:<br><br><ul><li>Performing complete secretarial functions for attorneys and/or paralegals requiring knowledge of format, procedure, and specialized terminology.</li><li>Researching and obtaining a wide variety of information or documents requested by attorneys and/or paralegals.</li><li>Drafting, revising, and submitting client billings. May contact clients regarding delinquent bills.</li><li>Processing expenses and/or invoices for payment.</li><li>Maintaining and tracking inbox and/or calendars for attorneys.</li><li>Coordinating travel arrangements. Updating attorneys concerning mail and phone messages while traveling.<br></li></ul><strong><u>About You<br><br></u></strong>Join our team if you:<br><br><ul><li>Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in English &amp; Arabic.</li><li>Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm.</li><li>Possess knowledge and proficiency in PC applications required, including word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheet software.<br></li></ul>And have:<br><br><ul><li>A college degree or equivalent.</li><li>Secretarial/support assistance experience desired to interpret law office policies and procedures and produce accurate legal documents with minimal supervision<br></li></ul>We encourage you to apply!<br><br>Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding opportunity, 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:<br><br><ul><li>Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance</li><li>A pension plan</li><li>Wellness programs</li><li>Employee discounts</li><li>And more!<br></li></ul>Latham &amp; Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham &amp; Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world’s leading law firms.<br><br>Latham &amp; Watkins’ lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.<br><br>What sets Latham &amp; Watkins apart is our commitment to our pro bono work and sustainability initiatives. Latham’s dedication to pro bono work is a source of pride and reflects a fundamental part of the firm’s culture. For more information about our pro bono work, please click here.<br><br>Latham &amp; Watkins is committed to supporting the long-term sustainability of the environment, you can find more information on our sustainability programs by visiting our Latham Sustainability webpage.<br><br>