Audiovisual Services Supervisor

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

The Audiovisual Services Supervisor is an integral part of Latham’s Technology and Information Services team and will be responsible for supervising the daily functions of the local Audiovisual support staff, while promoting and educating employees on current Latham technologies and services via lunch demonstrations, practice group meetings, one-on-one visits, and new hire orientations. This role will be located in our New York office. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Supervising, training, and coaching the Audiovisual support staff and leading them in their professional development endeavors
• Assisting with projects and initiatives as needed, including quality assurance testing, diagnostics and systems integration work, and assisting in the development of office-wide implementation plans, including carrying out the plans
• Ensuring that all conference rooms are outfitted with appropriate audiovisual and technology components based on size of the room and functionality requirements, which include systems for audio and videoconference calls, PC-based presentations, Intranet/Internet wireless connections, and in-room amplification
• Ensuring that all audiovisual and technology equipment and applications in conference rooms are functioning and ready for use in advance of the start of scheduled meetings (e.g., computers, displays, codecs, etc.)
• Scheduling and coordinating daily checks of the conference rooms to ensure that all equipment is working properly; coordinating with the audiovisual technology vendor and/or other members of the Technology team when repair/maintenance of conference room equipment is needed
• 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:

• Display leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective supervision
• Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of conference room technology (e.g. control systems, video systems, audioconference phones, microphones, displays, speakers, etc.)

And have:

• A high school diploma or an equivalent
• An associate’s level college degree in a technology related field, preferably
• Certifications from manufacturers (e.g. Extron, Crestron) and industry organizations (e.g. AVIXA, CTS), preferably
• A minimum of five (5) years of technology experience supporting AV and VC installations
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a lead or project management role

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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