Research Services Lead - Operations

Latham & Watkins LLP • Chicago, IL

4d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Services Lead – Operations is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of the department’s discovery platform, knowledge base, and collaboration workspaces, while supporting day ‑ to ‑ day operations and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the firm ‑ wide catalogue and discovery platforms, including the eLibrary. This role will be located in either our Chicago or Washington, DC office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Possess knowledge of electronic and print content administration systems and technologies, such as EOS
• Demonstrate knowledge of bibliographic utilities and current cataloging standards
• Exhibit experience with internet services and user authentication protocols, including IP authentication and single sign ‑ on
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, preferably
• A minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.), preferably

Responsibilities

• Working with other areas of Technology & Information Services to support systems configuration, platform upgrades, and maintenance, and to design and manage electronic and print content platforms to ensure resources are easily accessible, relevant to the task, and understood by end users
• Overseeing the department’s knowledge base, and collaborating with the research team to develop and audit content
• Managing the department’s collaboration workspaces, such as Microsoft Teams, iManage, and SharePoint
• Supporting services including password management, research platform authentication, and migrations
• Promoting effective work practices by working collaboratively as a team member and demonstrating respect for coworkers
• 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees