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Our Practice Solutions team leads the Firm's innovation initiatives, supporting our lawyers in client delivery excellence. The team has deep expertise in working with established and emerging technologies, data analytics and data science, knowledge solutions and process re-engineering. The Practice Solutions team works with our lawyers to identify innovative solutions to support our clients. Through fostering a Firmwide culture of innovation, we encourage our lawyers to think creatively about how to deliver the best value to our clients and we ensure that White & Case remains at the forefront of advancements in the legal industry.

The Researcher will be part of the global Practice Solutions team and will conduct substantive research across a range of practice areas and deliver insights for client work and business development efforts. They will also coordinate and conduct formal and informal attorney training on research tools and methodology including Generative AI tools, lead a variety of short- and long-term research projects, and participate in broader department strategic initiatives. As part of a global research team, the Researcher will collaborate with colleagues to provide research across White & Case offices.

• 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 in support of business and client development efforts.
• Proactively and independently assesses research requests to ensure that the research meets stated and anticipated needs.
• Educates attorneys and staff on research resources and methodology, and ensures effective promotion of research services to attorneys and legal staff.
• 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 keeps abreast of the legal industry.
• Provides cross-training and mentoring to colleagues in other offices.
• Incorporates Generative AI into daily work as appropriate and trains or advises lawyers and others on Generative AI services.

• 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 eduction.

• 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.

Salary Ranges

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

This role reports to

Manager, Research & Market Intelligence

Equal Opportunities

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.

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Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business-specific to the relevant office-before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.