Senior Administrative Manager

Latham & Watkins

. Manage the operations of the Partner’s office, including intake, prioritization, delegation, tracking, escalation, and completion of requests and commitments .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and the ability to manage complex initiatives while providing executive support in a high-trust environment. Proficient in preparing communications and managing sensitive information for senior stakeholders.

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Project ManagementExecutive SupportStrategic ThinkingAnalytical Problem-SolvingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Operations ManagementPractice ManagementBilling CoordinationTimekeepingConflict ClearanceInformation ManagementRequest TrackingDelegationPortfolio ManagementClient Support

Soft Skills

Relationship DevelopmentTrust BuildingSynthesis of InformationAdvisory SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeJDMBA

Industry Keywords

Legal EnvironmentProfessional ServicesCorporate EnvironmentHigh-Trust EnvironmentAdministrative Responsibilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the operations of the Partner’s office, including intake, prioritization, delegation, tracking, escalation, and completion of requests and commitments
Support the Partner’s client, practice, and administrative responsibilities
Coordinate support resources and manage information across a broad and fast-moving portfolio
Coordinate with the Partner and professional support teams on billing and collections, new matter intake, conflicts clearance, timekeeping, and related processes
Serve as a strategic partner, trusted advisor, and sounding board to the Partner
Establish short- and long-term planning processes and identify protocols for matters requiring the Partner’s attention, delegation, or referral
Prepare and edit communications, notes, talking points, presentations, correspondence, and meeting materials
Monitor the Partner’s practice and market trends and distill information into summaries and decision points
Develop relationships with attorneys, practice management professionals, and business services teams
Protect and maintain sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
JD, MBA, related master’s degree, or equivalent advanced training preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in administration, operations, project management, executive support, practice management, or related professional services function
Experience coordinating complex initiatives
Experience supporting and advising senior stakeholders
Experience managing administrative support resources
Experience handling sensitive professional and authorized personal matters in a high-trust environment
Experience in a legal, professional services, corporate, or similarly complex environment preferred
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to synthesize information and prepare communications for senior stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
Generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program accruing 23 days during the first year and growing with tenure
Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, and well-being events
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Flexible working schedule with hybrid and in-office presence may be available