Research Services Senior Analyst
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 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 Orange County 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:
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 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
We’d love to hear from you if you:
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 appropriately, and handle multiple deadlines
And have:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
A master’s degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.), preferably
A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience, preferably
A minimum of six (6) 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:
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401(k) 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 resilience, 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.
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Pay Range
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.
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