Lateral Partner Research Specialist

Winston Taylor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor seeks an Attorney Intelligence & Research Assistant to support lateral partner hiring research and coordination. You will report to senior staff and assist in gathering biographical information, rankings, and market intel, helping to identify strategic hires and growth opportunities for the firm.

The role emphasizes light research, data management, and cross-team collaboration, with expectations to work from the office 3–4 days per week in a dynamic, high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 6+ months of professional experience in a law firm or professional client service environment required.
• Prior legal industry experience is preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in research or data management is preferred.
• Experience with research platforms, including Westlaw Precision, Lex Machina, Capital IQ, PitchBook, The Deal, SurePoint Legal Insights, Pirical, or LinkedIn is 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 strategic needs of the Firm.
• 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

Research

Data management

Communication

Team collaboration

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Westlaw Precision

Lex Machina

Capital IQ

PitchBook

The Deal

SurePoint Legal Insights

Pirical

LinkedIn

Job description

Winston Taylor seeks an Attorney Intelligence & Research Assistant to support lateral partner hiring research and coordination. You will report to senior staff and assist in gathering biographical information, rankings, and market intel, helping to identify strategic hires and growth opportunities for the firm.

The role emphasizes light research, data management, and cross-team collaboration, with expectations to work from the office 3–4 days per week in a dynamic, high-demand environment.