Research Services Analyst

Latham & Watkins LLP

$90K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in research services
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or J.D. preferred
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Proven team player
  • Effective time management and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal and non-legal research using various tools and synthesize findings
  • Monitor news sources for client and industry developments
  • Promote and assist with training on research platforms
  • Support library operational functions
  • Foster effective teamwork and respect among colleagues
  • Safeguard sensitive and confidential information

Benefits

  • Healthcare, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous 401k plan
  • At least 11 paid holidays and 23 days of PTO in the first year
  • Comprehensive well-being programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee discounts
  • Affinity groups and networks for staff and lawyers
Full Job Description
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 Houston 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

 

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Pay RangeUSD $90,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.

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