Research Services Lead

Latham & Watkins LLP • San Francisco, CA

3d • $125,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Services Lead is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for conducting and leading a wide range of legal and non-legal research and analysis for attorneys and business services staff using a variety of research tools, as well as facilitating skills development and acting as a coach for more junior members of the Research Services team. This role will be located in our San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Los Angeles office in Century City. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Possess expert legal and non-legal research knowledge and skills, including experience with legal and transactional platforms such as Westlaw, Lexis, CapitalIQ, and Pitchbook
• Demonstrate the ability to lead effective department training for attorneys, departmental colleagues, and other business services staff
• Exhibit superior communication skills and the ability to work as a team player, manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a m aster’s degree or J.D., preferably
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, preferably
• A minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience

Responsibilities

• Conducting complex legal and non-legal research, managing large projects, and synthesizing and analyzing results for relevancy and responsiveness to the specific research request
• Monitoring business, industry, and legal news sources for developments regarding clients, industries, and practice areas; utilizing aggregator platforms to assemble relevant results for distribution to attorneys and business services staff
• Leading department training and awareness activities
• Sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues, facilitating research services staff professional growth, and leading monthly departmental calls
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees