Research Services Senior Analyst II

Latham & Watkins LLP • Chicago, IL

8d • $115,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Services Senior Analyst II is an integral part of Latham’s Research Services team. This role will be responsible for providing a wide range of 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, coordinating large projects, and synthesizing and analyzing results for relevance and responsiveness to specific research requests. This role will be located in either our Los Angeles, Houston, or Chicago 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 advanced legal and non‑legal research knowledge and skills
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct effective training for attorneys, departmental colleagues, and other business services staff
• Exhibit advanced communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as a team player, manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple deadlines
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Monitoring business, industry, and legal news sources for developments regarding clients, industries, and practice areas, and using aggregator platforms to assemble relevant results for distribution to attorneys and business services staff
• Promoting awareness of research platforms and providing training on research resources
• Sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues, and assisting with department staff professional development and monthly departmental calls
• Promoting effective work practices by working 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