Enterprise Applications Supervisor – Events and Trials

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.  

The Enterprise Applications Supervisor – Events and Trials is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team and will be responsible for overseeing the team’s resources in planning and supporting various events and meetings with the assistance of the team lead and manager, while assisting the Events and Trials Manager with reviewing and responding to urgent emails received outside of regular business hours, including weekends. This role will be located in our Global Services Office 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.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Events and Trials team, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to timelines
• Collaborating with the Events and Trials Manager to develop and implement new strategies for ongoing successful event management
• Planning and organizing multiple events and meetings both in-office and offsite, ensuring there is proper on-site support, internet connectivity, as well as any needed equipment or supplies
• Meeting and coordinating with other internal departments, such as the event planning team and Business Development team, for various in-office and offsite events and meetings
• Installing, configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting desktops/notebooks, monitors, other peripheral devices, copiers, and AV hardware/software at the firm-sponsored event
• 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:

• Possess strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team
• Display excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and professional interpersonal skills

And have:

• A high school diploma
• A bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business Administration, or equivalent, preferably
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in event management/support or a related field
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management related to planning event logistics
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably

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
• And more!

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 committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. 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.

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