Attorney Intelligence & Research Associate

Winston & Strawn LLP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Winston Taylor is seeking an Attorney Intelligence & Research Assistant to support strategic lateral partner hiring research. The role reports to senior staff and collaborates with the Managing Partner of External Affairs and Managing Director of Attorney Recruiting & Integration to identify opportunities.

The position involves managing a global repository of candidates, conducting light due diligence, and preparing materials for firm leadership while coordinating with Practice Operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 6+ months of professional experience in a law firm or professional client service environment.
• 1+ year of experience in research or data management preferred.
• Must live within a commutable distance to the firm office with the ability to come into the office 3-4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Attorney Intelligence & Research team's efforts to identify potential lateral partner candidates in alignment with the Firm's strategic needs.
• Manages a global repository of lateral partner target candidates, including data entry and management, outreach tracking, and reporting to Firm leadership.
• Maintains internal relationships with the partnership to gather intel on the lateral market and follow through on candidate outreach plans.
• Monitors significant news related to lateral partner market trends and assists with identifying opportunities and preparing reports for Firm leadership.
• Maintains the team's project tracker for organizational and reporting purposes.
• Responds to requests from Firm and practice group leaders in relation to candidate outreach efforts.
• Conducts light research and diligence on lateral partner candidates, including biographical information, client representations, and rankings.
• Conducts light law firm research for potential strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Conducts light research related to the Firm's growth in particular industries and geographies.
• Assists with preparing written responses and materials for potential lateral hires.
• Assists in the development, editing, and production of presentations prepared and customized for Firm leadership, partners, recruiters, and potential laterals.
• Coordinates with other departments, including Practice Operations, Business Development, Finance, and Administration, as needed.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Strong critical thinking

Work well under pressure

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Westlaw Precision

Lex Machina

Capital IQ

PitchBook

The Deal

SurePoint Legal Insights

Pirical

LinkedIn

Job description

Winston Taylor is seeking an Attorney Intelligence & Research Assistant to support strategic lateral partner hiring research. The role reports to senior staff and collaborates with the Managing Partner of External Affairs and Managing Director of Attorney Recruiting & Integration to identify opportunities.

The position involves managing a global repository of candidates, conducting light due diligence, and preparing materials for firm leadership while coordinating with Practice Operations,