Description:

About Latham & Watkins
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:
The Technology Client Services Attorney is an integral part of Latham's Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for communicating and presenting to the firm's clients about innovative technology initiatives, including artificial intelligence and legal technology, aimed at enhancing client service, as well as assisting the Director in developing and supporting the goals of the client services program within the Technology & Information Services Department. This role will be located in either our New York, Washington D.C., or Chicago 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:

Continuously monitoring and evaluating the firm's technology offerings, including artificial intelligence, as well as current and emerging technologies and market trends that could enhance legal service delivery, and providing insights and making strategic recommendations to senior management to benefit the firm's clients
Guiding partners in effectively discussing technology with their clients by providing coaching and support, developing and delivering client-focused presentations that highlight strategic technology initiatives, and ensuring partners are equipped to communicate the benefits of emerging technologies in enhancing legal services
Collaborating with the New Business, Client Engagement, and other Business Development teams to keep informed of strategic and emerging clients of the firm and developing technology-related content for panels, pitches, RFPs, and client surveys
Developing and maintaining communications, talking points, presentations, and other materials about legal technology trends, artificial intelligence, and technology tools with a client-centric focus
Collaborating with the Innovation & AI team to share information about technology initiatives, client feedback, and client workshop and training opportunities
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We'd love to hear from you if you:

Display excellent writing skills, including the ability to explain technical systems and concepts in plain language
Possess excellent operational skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making)
Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

And have:

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent, preferably a J.D. or equivalent
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
Law firm or professional service experience, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information
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:

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

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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Pay Range
USD $175,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.