Job Description

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Business Intake Senior Assistant to join our dynamic Office of the General Counsel team in Manchester or London.

About Latham & Watkins

With offices in 14 countries, more than 3,000 attorneys and over 2,500 professional staff, the key to our 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 global offices that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.

About The Role

As a Business Intake Senior Assistant, you will be responsible for processing the intake requests, assigning new client-matter numbers, coordinating with Client Intake Committee and other intake approvers. Other key responsibilities include:

• Processing and reviewing New Business Intake (NBI) requests and verifying that the intake information is complete and within the firm standards.
• Updating and inputting data into the conflicts and financial databases.
• Assisting with the research and input of DUNS numbers, SIC codes, and other identifying data to existing and future client records in the appropriate databases.
• Assisting with the processing documents for the Knowledge Management Database.
• Supporting with the input and maintenance of attorney origination and proliferation credits into the firm’s conflicts and financial databases.
  

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have knowledge and skills in utilizing databases and are familiar with standard database procedures, such as searching and generating reports.
• Are able to work in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  

And have:

• Organizational skills to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines.
• Good handling with Intapp software products and/or 3E software desired.
  

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding job 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
• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!
  

Additionally, we have a range of global affinity groups (including LGBTQ group, multicultural group, women’s group). These provide a platform for staff to share experiences, advice, and interests, encouraging a continued discussion on diversity.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our 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.