Latham & Watkins

Research Services Associate Director

Latham & Watkins

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Los Angeles • California • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $190,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Collaborating with the Research Services Director, Technology & Information Services, and with other business services to enhance workflow and streamline processes to meet attorney and business services research needs by leveraging artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies
  • Supervising and developing Research Managers; providing regular feedback and generating formal performance evaluations as required; making recommendations in selecting, coaching, and counseling department employees with department leadership and Human Capital & Talent
  • Contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards for research services in alignment with the firm’s overall strategy
  • 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

Requirements

  • A minimum of nine (9) years of relevant professional experience
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience
  • A master’s degree or J.D.
  • Demonstrate the ability and experience in developing solutions to a variety of complex problems, requiring the regular use of ingenuity and innovation while ensuring all solutions are consistent with organization objectives
  • Display communicating effectively and clearly, ensuring beneficial outcomes for all customers
  • Possess experience leading teams, particularly in adapting to change while ensuring excellent services
  • Exhibit superior knowledge of research platforms and operational systems
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
artificial intelligenceresearch servicesproblem solvinginnovationperformance evaluationsdeveloping solutionsresearch platformsoperational systems
Soft Skills
collaborationteamworkcommunicationleadershipcoachingcounselingadaptabilityrespect for co-workers
Certifications
master’s degreeJ.D.