Business Intake Assistant

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 Business Intake Assistant is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team. This role will be responsible for processing the intake requests, assigning new client-matter numbers, coordinating with Client Intake Committee and other intake approvers regarding new clients, and undertaking other activities related to the Office of the General Counsel Department’s responsibilities, while processing and reviewing New Business Intake (NBI) requests, verifying that the intake information is complete and within the firm standards, and communicating with attorneys and staff regarding intake issues and approvals. This role will be located in either our Singapore or Hong Kong office. 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:

• Updating and inputting data into the conflicts and financial databases; using internal and external information resources to confirm the accuracy of the information
• Assisting with the research and input of DUNS numbers, SIC codes, and other identifying data to existing and future client records in the appropriate databases
• Assisting with the processing documents (NBI documentation, engagement letters, closure letters, etc.)  for the Knowledge Management Database
• Assisting with the input and maintenance of attorney origination and proliferation credits into the firm’s conflicts and financial databases

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess extensive knowledge and skill in utilising databases, including familiarity with standard database procedures, such as searching and generating reports
• Display the ability to follow consistent procedures and display an attention to detail in all work activities
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus

And have:

• Relevant experience in a law firm
• The ability to work flexible hours, including providing coverage for department on weekdays after regular business hours, and on weekends or holidays

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:

• Insurance
• A Pension Plan
• Confidential Counseling & Coaching
• Family Building Benefits & Resources
• Well-Being programs
• 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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