Research Services Associate Director

Latham & Watkins LLP • Los Angeles, CA

37d • $190,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 The Research Services Associate Director is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for department services, staffing, and operations in the relevant region, while leading all facets of research services in a region including research and analysis, monitoring services and special projects, outreach and awareness, and operations. This role will be located in either our New York, Washington, D.C., or 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.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability and experience in developing solutions to a variety of complex problems, requiring the regular use of ingenuity and innovation while ensuring all solutions are consistent with organization objectives
• Display communicating effectively and clearly, ensuring beneficial outcomes for all customers
• Possess experience leading teams, particularly in adapting to change while ensuring excellent services
• Exhibit superior knowledge of research platforms and operational systems
• A minimum of nine (9) years of relevant professional experience
• A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience
• A master’s degree or J.D.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Research Services Director, Technology & Information Services, and with other business services to enhance workflow and streamline processes to meet attorney and business services research needs by leveraging artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies
• Supervising and developing Research Managers; providing regular feedback and generating formal performance evaluations as required; making recommendations in selecting, coaching, and counseling department employees with department leadership and Human Capital & Talent
• Contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards for research services in alignment with the firm’s overall strategy
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level