Global Document Services Specialist I

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 GLODOCS Specialist I is an integral part of Latham’s Global Document Services (GLODOCS) team. This role will be responsible for performing a variety of core document support duties such as, converting, formatting, and otherwise automating and manipulating legal documents and other work products using MS Office and other core applications, while recording work in the firm’s timekeeping system as well as the ServiceNow GLODOCS log. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Please also note, the schedule for this role will be Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00PM-12:00AM GMT. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Completing various core-level projects in Word, including creating new documents, formatting, generating Table of Contents, and adding cross-references
• Completing various core-level projects in Excel, including creating new workbooks/sheets, formatting cells/tables/rows/columns, and using simple formulas
• Completing various core-level projects in PowerPoint, including revising slides, inputting/revising text, inserting graphics, and formatting/reapplying slide design and layout
• Utilizing Acrobat Professional to compress .pdf files, create searchable and non-searchable .pdfs, and crop pages as needed

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess basic knowledge of applications typically used in a legal word processing environment, such as MS Office Suite, Acrobat, Visio, and other software
• Display the ability to learn new software and procedures
• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; including the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

And have:

• A high school diploma or an equivalent
• Microsoft certifications in Word Core, Excel Core, and PowerPoint, preferably
• Related experience working as a document specialist at a professional services organization

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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