Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Programmer to join our dynamic team in our Global Services Office located 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.

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

As a Programmer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications and systems software with a primary focus on web based solutions and system integrations. You should be capable of and enthusiastic about solving new and interesting technology challenges. You may perform tasks such as providing time estimates, planning work, reporting progress, and integrating feedback. Other key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with team members to develop customized, high-quality enterprise web applications and back-end systems
• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing existing web and service applications
• Coordinating with project analysts, team members, and stakeholders to determine application requirements and deadlines
• Designing prototypes and proof-of-concept demos
• Providing daily status and work estimates via work item tracking and verbal reports

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of C# and .NET (full framework and core)
• Demonstrate proficiency with the ASP.NET programming platform, including MVC & Web Forms
• Have client side scripting experience, including various JavaScript frameworks/libraries

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant programming experience
• A minimum of two (2) years C#, ASP.NET, and SQL specific programming experience

Compensation & Benefits
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance — and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance.

Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance
• Extensive resources for parents and caregivers
• Family building and fertility resources
• And much 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
• Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.
• Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

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.

Latham & Watkins LLP is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, the Firm requires all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at the time that a conditional offer of employment is made. This policy is mandatory except for employees with a documented legally permissible exemption for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

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