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Senior Trial Technology Consultant

Latham & Watkins LLP
Full-time
On-site
Los Angeles, California, United States






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 Senior Trial Technology Consultant is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team and will be responsible for consulting with attorneys and legal professionals about technology requirements, support, and graphics for trials, arbitrations, and hearings, while leading discussions with the legal teams to define trial support requirements, including hardware needs for court and breakout rooms, and the availability of case-related data. This role will be located in any of our U.S offices. 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:

 

  • Leading negotiations with third-party vendors regarding cost and timing estimates for various services needed during trial, arbitration, or hearings, including hardware procurement, internet connectivity, and courtroom setup; ensuring that related invoices are routed to the correct party for payment
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for courtroom technology and graphics needs during the trial, arbitration, or hearing, while demonstrating a professional demeanour and high-level customer service to all team members
  • Providing hot seat support at trials, arbitrations, and hearings for both in-person and virtual events
  • Managing litigation support needs during trial, including scanning and printing of exhibits, creating or outsourcing demonstratives, loading transcripts, editing video, backing up, and transferring data
  • Coordinating with Practice Support Services team members to obtain client-matter databases, images, and other files for use at the trial site
  • 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 expert-level knowledge in Trial Director, OnCue, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Exhibit proficiency with setting up and troubleshooting desktops, laptops, routers/firewalls, wireless access points, printers, copiers, multi-function devices, and audio/visual equipment
  • Demonstrate an expert understanding of litigation support tools, hardware technology, trial presentation software and hardware, and graphics software

 

And have:

 

  • A high school diploma, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably
  • A minimum of five (5) years of trial technology experience, including in-court presentation and/or off-site war room support
  • A minimum of four (4) years of litigation support or related practice experience, 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:

 

  • 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.

 

Please click here to view the full job description for this role.

 

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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Pay Range






USD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.