Benefits Assistant

Latham & Watkins is one of the worlds leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

The Benefits Assistant is an integral part of Lathams Well-Being & Benefits team. This role will be responsible for assisting the Well-Being & Benefits department with a variety of responsibilities related to specific benefits tasks and projects to ensure the services, goals, and objectives of the department are met, as well as performing entry of benefits information into the Human Resources Information System, various Excel tracking spreadsheets, and other systems, while maintaining appropriate judgement and a high level of accuracy. This role will be located in either our Manchester or London 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:

• Troubleshooting software problems for firm users as they relate to firmwide, departmentally-driven technology projects
• Installing, maintaining, and upgrading software for all users within the firm, in addition to making recommendations to their manager regarding setting of standards for firm software
• Producing training materials and delivering training to regional trainers, the Global Technology Support Center, and to end-users regarding specialized applications
• Providing additional end-user technical support as needed
• Keeping abreast of new technologies, reviewing appropriate periodicals and journals, and working with Practice Support staff to assess training and development needs

Wed love to hear from you if you:

• Display knowledge and proficiency in the administration and deployment of a wide variety of software solutions, including Microsoft Windows & Server, and a broad range of M365 applications
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency with administration and maintenance of relational databases used by supported applications
• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm and work in a team environment with a customer-service focus

And have:

• Experience with enterprise class software installations and upgrades, training and technical documentation preferred
• Exposure to some of the recent AI tools that are available within a corporate environment (examples of these tools are CoPilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, Harvey)
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and quality assurance processes
• A bachelors degree or equivalent in computer science or a related field or appropriate work experience

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 Lathams 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, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #EntryLevel

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