Attorney Support Manager

London, England, United Kingdom

6/13/2025

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 Attorney Support Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible for leading and developing the Attorney Support team in the office, while e stablishing strategic and operational priorities. 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:

• Coordinating with other department supervisors and managers regarding operational issues, and other logistical and resource requirements
• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective support, communication, and alignment with support needs
• Developing and implementing strategies for both local and global Attorney Support functions
• Meeting and maintaining firm staffing goals by establishing effective and efficient assignments for attorneys and paralegals, and recommending appropriate reallocations
• 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
  
  
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• 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
  
  
  

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:

• 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 programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. 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. 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), colour, 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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