Research Services Senior Analyst
About The Position
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. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Requirements
- 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.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Ability to prioritize appropriately.
- Ability to handle multiple deadlines.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience.
- A minimum of six (6) years of cumulative experience.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
Responsibilities
- Providing legal and non‑legal research and analysis to attorneys and business services staff using a variety of research tools.
- Conducting complex legal and non‑legal research utilizing electronic and print research sources.
- Synthesizing and analyzing results for relevance and responsiveness to specific research requests.
- 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.
- Promoting awareness and providing training on research platforms.
- Sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues, and assisting with research staff professional development.
- 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
- Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance.
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance.
- A generous 401k plan.
- At least 11 paid holidays per year.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
