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ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Enterprise Applications Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team and will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of the firm’s enterprise software application platforms, which allow attorneys and staff to perform their job functions from the office and remote locations, while proposing additional enhancements and new software solutions for our legal professionals and administrative departments. This role will be located in our Global Services Office, located in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting software problems for firm users as they relate to firmwide, departmentally-driven technology projects
• Installing, maintaining, and upgrading software for all users within the firm, in addition to making recommendations to their manager regarding setting of standards for firm software
• Producing training materials and delivering training to regional trainers, the Global Technology Support Center, and to end-users regarding specialized applications
• Providing additional end-user technical support as needed
• Keeping abreast of new technologies, reviewing appropriate periodicals and journals, and working with Practice Support staff to assess training and development needs
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

QUALIFICATIONS

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display knowledge and proficiency in the administration and deployment of a wide variety of software solutions, including Microsoft Windows & Server, and a broad range of M365 applications
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency with administration and maintenance of relational databases used by supported applications
• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm and work in a team environment with a customer-service focus

And have:

• Experience with enterprise class software installations and upgrades, training and technical documentation preferred
• Exposure to some of the recent AI tools that are available within a corporate environment (examples of these tools are CoPilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, Harvey)
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and quality assurance processes
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or a related field or appropriate work experience

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 $123,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.