Programmer

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 Programmer is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications and systems software with a primary focus on web-based solutions and system integrations, while collaborating with team members to develop customized, high-quality enterprise web, mobile, and back-end APIs and applications. This role will be located in our Global Services office 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. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing existing web, mobile, and service applications
• Coordinating with project analysts, team members, and stakeholders to determine application requirements, estimates, and timelines
• Designing prototypes and proof-of-concept demos
• Providing daily status and work estimates via work item tracking and verbal reports
• Preparing appropriate system and user documentation as required
• 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:

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of C# and .NET (full framework and core)
• Demonstrate proficiency with the ASP.NET programming platform, including MVC and Web Forms
• Display exposure to cloud development and DevOps, preferably with Azure

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, preferably
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant programming experience, including a minimum of two (2) years of experience with C#, ASP.NET, and SQL programming

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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