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The Editorial Services Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Brand & Communications team. This role will be responsible for a wide variety of editing/writing projects, while collaborating with the Brand & Communications department on a wide range of editing and writing assignments, often on tight deadlines to develop content for internal and external audiences.This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. 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:

• Gathering information, editing/writing, and coordinating the development of awards nominations, survey responses, and other rankings and accolades submissions
• Editing copy to publicize awards and rankings on a range of internal and external channels    
• Drafting and editing post-event summaries and related conference and seminar marketing copies
• Communicating edits and suggestions to a range of lawyers in staff around the globe
• Helping generate new ideas for producing content that is creative and compelling for target audiences   
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge of core business writing principals including external and internal communications, branding, tone of voice, and competitive intelligence
• Exhibit well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm and outside the firm
• Possess excellent language skills including reading, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary to ensure proper and efficient writing

And have:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or communications, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in communications, journalism, and/or public relations

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:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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), color, 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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