Research Services Senior Analyst

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are 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.

About the Role

The Research Services Senior Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for providing legal and non-legal research and analysis to attorneys and business services staff using a variety of research tools, while conducting complex legal and non-legal research utilizing electronic and print research sources, and synthesizing and analyzing results for relevance and responsiveness to specific research requests. This role will be located in our Los Angeles office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor business, industry, and legal news sources for developments regarding clients, industries, and practice areas and utilize aggregator platforms to assemble relevant results for distribution to attorneys and business services staff
• Promote awareness and provide training on research platforms
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues, and assist with research staff professional development
• Promote effective work practices, work as a team member, and show respect for co-workers
• Protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Qualifications

• Advanced legal and non-legal research knowledge and skills
• Ability to conduct effective training for attorneys, departmental colleagues, and other business services staff
• Advanced communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as a team player, manage time effectively, prioritize appropriately, and handle multiple deadlines
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A master’s degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.), preferably
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience, preferably
• A minimum of six (6) years of cumulative experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, life, and disability insurance
• 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

Pay

USD $105,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.