Attorney Support Manager

The Attorney Support Manager is an integral part of Latham's Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible for organising, supervising, and developing Attorney Support staff in the office, while establishing strategic and operational priorities for the Attorney Support team. This role will be located in our London office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Responsibilities & Qualifications: Other key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring workflow and coordinating support assignments based upon daily firm and client needs
• Meeting and maintaining firm staffing goals by establishing effective and efficient assignments for attorneys and paralegals, and recommending appropriate reallocations
• Coordinating with other department supervisors and managers regarding operational issues, and other logistical and resource requirements
• Working with coordinators and supervisors to ensure coverage for both planned and unplanned absences, and arranging coverage as required
• Making recommendations in regard to resource planning and recruitment needs
  
  Demonstrate excellent leadership skills (e.g., organising, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective management
• Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm
• Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment, with a strong customer service focus
And have:
• Experience in a legal or professional services environment
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably
  
  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
  
  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 to diversity, 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 languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. #MidSenior #LI-SR1