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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 Staff Diversity & Inclusion Intern is an integral part of Latham’s Attorney Development Global Diversity Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for working with the Senior Managers of Staff Diversity & Inclusion, the Director of Staff Diversity & Inclusion, and the Manager of Staff Diversity & Inclusion – Affinity Groups to support various projects related to the firm’s internal diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) efforts, while assisting with logistics and research for guest speakers, drafting invites and announcements, coordinating with any external vendors, tracking attendance, and collecting feedback from participants. This role will be located in 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.
Responsibilities & qualifications
Other key responsibilities include
- Assisting with internal and external communications for Professional Staff D&I initiatives, including newsletters and general communications
- Producing industry research in areas including but not limited to, DEI surveys and award submissions, industry trends, and topic-specific research, attending webinars, conferences, and meetings as needed
- Assisting with the logistics and preparation of materials for PSD&I presentations and meetings; helping to coordinate travel, conference services, and technology details
- Being provided with an opportunity to network and learn from various firm departments and committees to implement PSD&I initiatives, including Brand & Communications, Career Navigator, Health & Well-Being, Business Development, Global Business Operations, Human Resources, Talent Management, and Technology
- Assisting with special projects and supporting general administrative responsibilities as needed
We’d love to hear from you if you
- Possess the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and general research experience
- Display strong communication skills, both written and verbal
And have
- Expereince with PC applications, including MS Office, as well as a general knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint desired
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:
- 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 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.
