Spanish-Speaking Attorney Support Assistant

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Job Description

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking an Attorney Support Assistant to join our dynamic team in Brussels.

About Latham & Watkins

With offices in 14 countries, more than 3,000 attorneys and over 2,500 professional staff, the key to our success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture – a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our global offices that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.

About The Role

As an Attorney Support Assistant, you will be responsible for performing a variety of secretarial duties of a highly responsible and confidential nature for attorneys and paralegals. Other key responsibilities include:

• Researching and obtaining a wide variety of information or documents requested by attorneys and/or paralegals
• Transcribing and proofreading materials from shorthand, notes, tapes and drafts
• Composing materials such as correspondence, minutes, real estate, and finance documents and general forms
• Maintaining and tracking schedules and calendars for attorneys
• Coordinating travel arrangements, as well as updating attorneys concerning mail and phone messages while traveling
  

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are fluent in English and Spanish
• Thrive working in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Exhibit well developed and professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm
  

And have:

• Knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheet software
• Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• Knowledge and understanding of typical work processes performed daily in an office environment
  

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding job 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
• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!
  

Additionally, we have a range of global affinity groups (including LGBTQ group, multicultural group, women’s group). These provide a platform for staff to share experiences, advice, and interests, encouraging a continued discussion on diversity.

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