Research role offering a hybrid schedule, access to premier research tools, and the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most accomplished legal minds in the industry.
Research Specialist
in Professional Services PermanentJob Detail
Job Description
Title: Research Specialist
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth research on SEC filings, agreements, precedents, and regulatory documents
- Perform corporate research on companies, individuals, transactions, and governance matters
- Support litigation efforts with research into dockets, pleadings, cases, and complex fact patterns
- Compile and interpret legislative, regulatory, financial, and statistical data
- Monitor news, filings, and legal activity via alerts and automated tools
- Contribute data and insights for internal publications, client presentations, and firm seminars
- Oversee and ensure quality of research conducted by external vendors or agents
- Assist in onboarding and training new hires in legal research tools and methodologies
- Evaluate new research tools and recommend resources to improve firmwide information access
Qualifications:
- M.S. in Library Science required; J.D. is a plus
- Minimum 3 years of legal research experience in a large law firm or financial services environment
- Proficient in research platforms including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, Capital IQ, Pacer, Courtlink, Intelligize, FactSet, Deal Point Data, ISS Compass, Refinitiv, and others
- Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and work both independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Professional demeanor and client service orientation
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