New Upcoming Meeting Date and Job Posting

[Laura Ros]

Hi Everyone -- April 26 doesn't work for our speaker so we are looking at May 3.  I don't know if Goodwin Proctor can still host but that's tentatively our new date.  I am also working on a meeting for July -- Topic is Designing Curriculum.  More to come on that. 

 

As for the job posting, here it is...

 

Global Technology Training Supervisor
Office Address:
555 West Fifth Street, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1010
Shift: Day-Shift
Category: Technology 
  
About The Firm

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Global Technology Training Supervisor to join our winning team, located in our Global Services Office (GSO) in Los Angeles. 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.

 

 

 

 

Job Description

The Global Technology Training Supervisor will receive a generous total compensation package. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan, and more! In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure.

A leader in professional services, Latham employs the best and brightest professionals to sustain the firm's growing global infrastructure and support the operations of each of our practice offices.  We are currently seeking a Global Technology Training Supervisor for our Global Services Office (GSO) in Los Angeles.  This office hosts the technology, finance, and business development professionals who support our global operations.

 

The Global Technology Training Supervisor is responsible for leading his/her team to meet its goals of analyzing applications and developing and implementing effective technology application training programs for attorneys, paralegals and staff in the firm's global offices.  He or she creates and provides a variety of software training services to the employees of Latham & Watkins including but not limited to the development of end-user training. The Supervisor identifies training needs of Latham employees via training requests, new technology, analysis, and help desk reports.

 

As the Global Technology Training Supervisor, you will apply your management and leadership expertise to accomplish these and other critical functions:

Ensure goals and objectives of the team are met.  Lead team toward accurate and timely completion of assignments and responses to inquiries. Ensure that all tasks and duties are completed within the firm's set guidelines and policies.

 

Act as a Project Lead regarding technology training at the Firm and lead training and development initiatives.

Create training programs for new or updated software rollouts to meet end-users' needs. Develop training programs to enhance users' ability to utilize technology resources and provide a competitive advantage for the Firm.

 

Develop and/or coordinate teaching aids such as outlines, handouts, instructions, Tip Sheets, online learning, Tips of the Week and other reference materials with an emphasis on the needs of each practice group.

 

Act independently to determine when training deficiencies require new training programs. Identify technology skill gaps of end-users firm-wide; make recommendations to Technology Trainers, Supervisors and Managers; develop programs to meet the training needs and create methods for proper instruction.

Keep abreast of new technologies; review appropriate periodicals and journals; contribute to the identification and creation process of new learning opportunities outside the classroom, such as using multi-media devices, online courses, webinars, etc.

 

Provide training to the practice office training staff with regard to the software rollouts. Design "train-the-trainer" sessions to promote learning.

Provide assistance and training to end-users for firm-approved applications using a variety of different methods. Software includes:  Microsoft Office, Outlook, iManage, with Matter Centricity, Litera ChangePro,  Carpe Diem, InterAction, Career Development Center (LMS), SharePoint, DocXTools, remote computing (VPN, RDS), Cisco phone software, and other programs.

 

Critically analyze and/or coordinate the analysis of the software applications from a user’s perspective prior to the development of the training materials. 

You will be expected to apply your organizational skills, communication skills and attention to detail to meet multiple deadlines while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude.  You must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.  An ideal candidate should have four (4) years of experience writing instructional design and documentation for technology training, and a minimum three (3) years' experience supporting technology through end-user training initiatives, preferably in a professional services organization.  Relevant Project Management and Supervisor experience is also required.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate who has strong presentation skills,expert technical writing skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm.   If you are the right candidate and can meet these requirements, please submit your resume by clicking the Apply Now link on this page.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

 

Send your resume to:
 
Jennifer Zapp
Global Technology e-Learning Coordinator

LATHAM & WATKINS LLP
555 West Fifth Street, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1021
Direct Dial: +1.213.892.3021
Fax: +1.213.891.7123
Email: jennif...@lw.com
http://www.lw.com
 

[Allen, Mary T]

Ugh!  That’s our roll out week for San Diego and Los Angeles.  We will not be able to host that week.  If you can move it back to the week of May 14 or after, then we are able to host.  Thank you Laura.

 

Mary

 

 

Mary Allen, IT Trainer

Goodwin Procter LLP

4365 Executive Drive, 3^rd Floor

San Diego, CA 92121

T. 858.202.2778

F. 858.457.1255

M. 619.990.8744

mal...@goodwinprocter.com

www.goodwinprocter.com

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