Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The OGC Assistant – Conflicts will be responsible for preparing conflicts reports, maintaining data in the conflicts database, and supporting activities related to the Conflicts Department's responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Communicating with lawyers and staff regarding questions related to a specific conflict checks, highlighting any missing information from the Intapp request form, and validating the requirements for the conflicts check with the lawyer or attorney support team member requesting the report
- Updating data in the conflicts databases as necessary, and conducting corporate research using internal and external information resources to confirm the accuracy of the information
- Communicating and coordinating updates in the database with the Accounting Department or other departments as deemed necessary
- Providing coverage of department functions during work, after hours, and weekends as needed
- Working with Senior Assistants to provide support on special projects as needed
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Skills
- A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent
- Prior experience in a legal or professional services environment, preferably
- Demonstrate the ability to follow consistent procedures and display an attention to detail in all work activities
- Possess well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
- Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
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 Overview
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. It was founded in 1934, and is headquartered in New York, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.lw.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Latham & Watkins has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 70 in 2025, 66 in 2024, 65 in 2023, 52 in 2022, 53 in 2021, 30 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.