Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Business Development Assistant - CORE to join our winning team, to be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

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
As a Business Development Assistant - CORE at Latham, you will be a member of a dedicated team positioned to interact with and provide support to the Business Development Department globally. Role and responsibilities include:

• Supporting the global Business Development department with a suite of core services, including:
• Client intelligence research, including liaising with the library for dossiers, and utilizing BoardEx, LinkedIn, and other online databases
• Research for client seminars and events
• Lawyer biographies
• Client relationship research and updates using InterAction
• Generating basic marketing collateral
• General administrative support
• Providing a high level of customer service to internal and external clients
• Proactively keeping abreast of firm resources, contacts and subject matter experts
• Learning the entire suite of BD and Latham-specific tools and applications
• Supporting on a variety of special projects

As a Business Development Assistant - CORE, you will be expected to apply your organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. The successful Business Development Assistant - CORE must have attention to detail, and good proofreading skills as well as a willingness to complete all tasks and learn new skills. Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines are required.

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. A minimum of one (1) year of experience, preferably in professional services or at a law firm, is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $70,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance — and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance.

Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance
• Extensive resources for parents and caregivers
• Family building and fertility resources
• And much more!

In addition, employees receive:

• 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
• Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.
• Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups.

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

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