Research Services Lead

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 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 either our San Francisco or Silicon Valley office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

1. Conducting complex legal and non-legal research, managing large projects, and synthesizing and analyzing results for relevancy and responsiveness to the specific research request.
2. 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.
3. Leading department training and awareness activities.
4. Sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues, facilitating research services staff professional growth, and leading monthly departmental calls.
5. Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers.
6. Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

1. Possess expert legal and non-legal research knowledge and skills.
2. Demonstrate the ability to lead effective department training for attorneys, departmental colleagues, and other business services staff.
3. Exhibit superior communication skills and the ability to work as a team player, manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines.

And have:

1. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a master’s degree or J.D., preferably.
2. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, preferably.
3. A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

1. Healthcare, life and disability insurance.
2. A generous 401k plan.
3. 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.
4. Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more).
5. Professional development programs.
6. Employee discounts.
7. Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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Pay Range

USD $110,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.