About the Role
The Researcher will be part of the global Practice Solutions team, conducting substantive research across practice areas to deliver insights for client work and business development. This role involves coordinating and conducting attorney training on research tools and methodology, including Generative AI, leading research projects, and participating in departmental strategic initiatives. The Researcher will collaborate with a global research team to provide research support across White & Case offices.
Responsibilities
- Performs substantive legal and non-legal research using online and print information to support local and global practices.
- Provides competitive intelligence and background research on current or potential clients and markets.
- Assesses research requests to ensure they meet stated and anticipated needs.
- Educates attorneys and staff on research resources and methodology.
- Uses current awareness tools to create newsletters and alerts for ongoing monitoring of clients, industries, and events.
- Participates in evaluating and developing the research collection and piloting new services, including generative AI tools and other AI technologies.
- Ensures continuing professional development and stays abreast of the legal industry.
- Provides cross-training and mentoring to colleagues in other offices.
- Incorporates Generative AI into daily work and trains or advises lawyers and others on Generative AI services.
Requirements
- Substantial legal research experience required, with five or more years preferred.
- J.D., Master’s degree in Library Science, MBA or other relevant advanced degree strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant education.
- Evidence of strong research and problem-solving skills, including the ability to absorb large amounts of information and synthesize into actionable intelligence.
- Knowledge of key legal and corporate-focused databases and tools is preferred, including Lexis+, Westlaw Edge, Bloomberg Law, Lex Machina, Intelligize, Capital IQ, MergerMarket, among others.
- Strong data literacy skills and experience with data manipulation preferred.
- Keen interest in innovation and technology, and an ability to learn new legal and business research platforms.
- Resourceful, proactive, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively and meet tight internal and external deadlines.
- Evidence of a strong client service focus, superior written and oral communication skills, and the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external clients.
- Ability to apply strong, independent judgment at all times, and to see the big picture.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
- Availability to work outside regular work hours as needed to meet firm business needs.
Skills
- Generative AI tools
- Legal research
- Data analytics
- Knowledge solutions
- Process re-engineering
- Competitive intelligence
- Background research
- Research tools
- Research methodology
- Current awareness tools
- Data manipulation
- Client service
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Relationship building
- Independent judgment
Location
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Silicon Valley
- Washington D.C.
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years preferred
Education Level
- J.D.
- Master’s degree in Library Science
- MBA
- Other relevant advanced degree
- Equivalent combination of relevant education
Salary/Compensations
- NY Salary Range: $104,000 - $156,000
- LA Salary Range: $104,000 - $156,000
- SV Salary Range: $113,350 - $170,050
- DC Salary Range: $104,000 - $156,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life coverage
- Disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings
- Vacation time
- Leave programs (including parental leave)
- Performance bonus eligible (for exempt roles)
About the Company
- White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide.
- With a long history as an international firm, we are well-positioned to help clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may arise.
- Operating across six continents and working in virtually every country, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality, full-service practice that competes at the top of the market.
- We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in key financial markets and our expertise in handling complex cross-border work.
- Our global network of offices and the interconnectedness of our Firm attract and retain significant cross-border work.
- Our people and clients value our collaboration across geographic and practice boundaries.
- Representing multiple nationalities from across the world and speaking a vast array of languages, our lawyers and Business Services professionals are globally minded, enterprising, and committed to excellence.
Equal Opportunity
- White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace.
- It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
- Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
