Audiovisual Specialist

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.

The Audiovisual Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team and will be responsible for operating and providing technical support for all audio/visual (AV) components and technology equipment in conference rooms, including all display types, codecs, microphones, and control systems, while ensuring that all conference rooms are outfitted with appropriate audiovisual and technology components based on size of room and functionality requirements, which may include systems for audio and video conference calls, PC-based presentations, Intranet/Internet wireless connections, and in-room amplification.

This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this is an in-office role.

Other key responsibilities include:

• 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.)
• Performing 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 repairs/maintenance of conference room equipment is needed
• Operating conference room equipment when necessary (e.g. starting video conference call, setting camera and microphone positions, performing live switching during video conference, transitioning through presentations, etc.)
• Monitoring the firm’s conference room scheduling system to ensure that technology inventory levels meet the needs of the scheduled meetings, and resolving any conflicts with their immediate supervisor
• Providing additional end‑user technical support as needed, including laptop connectivity issues, docking, printing, displaying in conference rooms, etc.
• 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:

• Demonstrate knowledge of PC and MAC technology support as it relates to AV and VC
• Display knowledge of the various technologies, techniques, and equipment used for high quality videoconferencing, audio conferencing, projecting, and other meeting support technologies (e.g. control systems, video systems, audio conference phones, microphones, projections, speakers)
• Possess knowledge working with IT and networking products

And have:

• A High School Diploma or an equivalent
• An Associate degree or an equivalent in a technology related field
• Certifications from manufacturers (e.g., Extron or Crestron) and industry organizations (such as AVIXA, CTS), preferably
• A minimum of two (2) years of technology support experience with PC hardware/software

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.

USD $70,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.