Business Services Trainee

About the Role

The Business Services Trainee is an integral part of Latham’s Office Administration team. This role will be responsible for providing support to the firm’s administrative departments while participating in a rotational Business Services Training Program.

• During the program, the Trainee will spend short-term periods in business services departments, learning about the departments and performing a variety of tasks.
• This role will be located in either our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles or our Los Angeles office in Century City.
• Potential for a flexible working schedule allowing for a hybrid and in-office presence.
• The start date for the BST program is July 2027.
• Trainees must have completed a bachelor's degree by the start date of the program.
• This is an on-site position in our Global Services Office or Los Angeles office, with potential for hybrid flexibility depending on rotation assignment.
• Salary: $60,000/year.
• Trainees are asked to make a two-year minimum commitment to the firm.
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing support to business services departments, which may include Attorney Support, Brand & Communications, Business Development, Global Finance, Human Capital & Talent, Legal Paralegal & Professional, Legal Talent, Office of the General Counsel, Technology & Information Services, or Workplace Experience during a rotation schedule.
• Participating in general business skills training and department-specific trainings led by managers, supervisors, or team members.
• Providing support relevant to the department and assisting with tasks supporting colleagues on the applicable team.
• Completing projects and tasks as assigned to develop department-specific knowledge and skills.
• Collaborating closely with internal and external clients while providing a high level of customer service.
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information.

Qualifications

• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey department procedures and objectives in a professional and tactful manner.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A high school diploma or an equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree required by Summer 2027.
• Prior work or internship experience, preferably.
• Administrative experience and familiarity with professional services organizations, preferably.