Job Description
As part of the firm-wide research team, provide research expertise to support the Firm's practice areas and business development efforts, including research related to markets, industries, and competitors. In addition, the Analyst will create alerts, assist in attorney training and provide feedback on new research tools.
Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential functions:
- Retrieve, package, and present information at the request of attorneys and colleagues in the research function as well as other departments in the Firm.
- Handle a high volume of routine and complex research requests across all practice areas in addition to document retrieval requests, requests to mine websites and other sources, and requests to populate spreadsheets with specified data.
- Create alerts for ongoing monitoring of clients, industries, and events.
- Investigate and aid in the implementation of new technologies and systems relevant to research services
- Participate in learning programs and orientation cycles for new attorneys.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Familiarity with the firm's portfolio of content such as Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg, Deal Point Data, Factset, LSEG, Intelligize, PacerPro, Wolters Kluwer VitalLaw, Capital IQ and mor
- eDemonstrated ability to instruct/trai
- nStrong writing skills and the ability to distill and present research product in a concise, professional manne
- rSubstantial research skills and a deep understanding of research strategie
- sCreativity and flexibilit
- yWillingness to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business need
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Education/Certification
- s:Master’s Degree in Library Science required plus a minimum of four years related experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experienc
- e.Minimum of two years' experience conducting research in a legal or corporate information cent
- erJ.D., M.B.A., or other advanced degree is a plu
s.
Estimated salary range is $110K – $120K. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, and qualificatio
ns.
