Enterprise Applications Engineer

About Latham & Watkins

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 Enterprise Applications Engineer is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team and will be responsible for researching, developing, implementing, and maintaining integrated software solutions which allow attorneys and staff to access firm resources from the office and remote locations, while leading project teams to research, evaluate, design, implement, and support complex enterprise applications, on premises and in the Cloud. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in downtown Los Angeles office. Please note that this role requires working two days per week in person at the office, or as business needs dictate. 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Liaising with stakeholders and leaders of other business units to ensure that their needs are understood and met
• Designing software solutions and integrations for all facets of attorney work, document generation, research, client billing, business development, analysis, and fact-finding, while  acting as a Subject Matter Expert regarding these solutions to provide expert analysis of needs required for successful implementations
• Utilizing their technical creativity to identify and implement additional enhancements and new software solutions for Latham’s legal professionals and administrative departments
• Installing, maintaining, and upgrading software for all users within the firm, and making recommendations to managers regarding the setting of standards for firm software and desktop/notebook configurations
• Monitoring and tuning supported platforms to ensure optimal performance and system availability
• 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 and proficiency in a wide variety of software programs, including Microsoft Windows Enterprise, Microsoft Windows Server, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• Possess knowledge of 3rd party applications utilized in the legal industry
• Exhibit knowledge and proficiency with administration and the maintenance of relational databases used by supported applications

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field; appropriate work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the Information Technology profession
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience installing, supporting, and upgrading back-end databases and enterprise class, multi-user software applications, preferably

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:

• 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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Pay Range

Salary : $140,000 - $165,000