Attorney Support - Working Student (m/w/d) (12-20 hours per week)

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 Attorney Support Intern - Finance Intern is an integral part of Latham’s Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible for supporting all basic activities associated with the day-to-day operations of the team, while providing administrative support relevant to the department and assisting with all tasks supporting the staff in the Finance department. This role will be located in our Munich office. Please note that this role requires an in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include: 

• Receiving assignments from attorneys and performing tasks as requested
• Editing and formatting transaction related documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Entering and closing timesheets per policies
• Assisting with Business Development related administrative tasks
• Travel and calendar management

You can expect a varied job in a committed and cooperative team as well as comprehensive training. We offer the opportunity to develop within the team and to take on more responsibility as your professional experience grows (e.g. also through one of our mentoring roles).

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English
• Have recently successfully completed your training or have already gained some professional experience as an assistant
• Demonstrate the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion

And have:

• The organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• Well developed and professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact and communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but we also offer you an attractive overall package that promotes your development and career opportunities. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Travel and meals allowance
• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
• Sport courses and training
• 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.. #LI-HW1 #LI-Hybrid #Internship