Attorney Support Specialist

Latham &
Watkins is a global lawfirm 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. The Attorney Support Specialist is an integral part of Latham's Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible performing a variety of secretarial duties of a confidential nature for attorneys and/or managers while maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys, and staff at all times, while providing comprehensive secretarial support for attorneys, requiring knowledge of the subject matter relevant to the attorney practice area. This role will be located in our Brussels office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Other key include Proactively managing the new matter opening process, conflict checks, and drafting engagement letters Managing the billing process to produce drafts and revisions, ensuring the submission of client billings Liaising with Revenue Management in relation to attorney billing Managing attorney communications as requested (e.G. understanding attorney preferences with regards to answering the phone/taking messages/using voicemail, instant messenger, responding to e-mail, processing postal mail, setting up videoconferences, etc.) We'd love to hear from you if you Display professional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and staff throughout the firm Take initiative to work both independently and in a team environment with a customer service focus Can multi-task and adapt to continuously evolving technology platforms including knowledge and proficiency in PC applications required, including word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheet software. And have High school diploma, "
Diplôme d'études secondaire"
, or equivalent requiredBachelor's degree preferred A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a legal or professional services environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
and German, Spanish or French. 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 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 committed todiversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary langu... Originele vacature is te vinden op StepStone.Be – Maak nu een Jobagent aan op StepStone en vind je droombaan https//bit.Ly/2jPYsZC Vind gelijkaardige jobs, informatie over werkgevers en carrièretips op StepStone.Be
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