Research Services Analyst

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Company: Latham & Watkins

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011

Description:

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 Analyst is an integral part of Latham's Research 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. This role will be located in our Century City 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:

  • Conducting legal and non-legal research utilizing electronic and print research tools; 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 and utilizing aggregator platforms to assemble relevant results for distribution to attorneys and business services staff
  • Promoting awareness and assisting with training on research platforms
  • Assisting with library operational functions
  • 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


We'd love to hear from you if you:

  • Possess strong analytical and communication skills
  • Display the ability to work as a team player within the department and the firm
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines


And have:

  • A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience, preferably
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably a Master's degree or J.D.


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:

  • 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


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.

Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.

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Pay Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

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