Associate Research Analyst

Law Business Research Limited; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 vacation days

Health insurance

401K with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Centellic is seeking an Associate Research Analyst in Philadelphia to conduct comprehensive research on law firms and individuals, synthesize findings, and contribute editorial content for rankings and profiles. You will use AI-assisted workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in research and writing.

The role requires strong analytical skills, structured interviewing, and the ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• The candidate must demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent written English and verbal communication are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research for assigned jurisdictions or practice areas using multiple data sources.
• Synthesize data to identify trends, differentiators, and market priorities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written English

Project management

AI-assisted workflows

Interviewing

Attention to detail

Tools

Research systems

AI tools

Job description

Associate Research Analyst

Department: Content Editorial & Research

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Philadelphia

Reporting To: Head of Law Firm Research

Compensation: $52,000 - $62,000 / year

Description

The Associate Research Analyst is responsible for conducting comprehensive research on law and consulting firms, individuals and their practices, drawing on multiple sources including firm submissions, interviews and market intelligence. Analysts are expected to synthesise this information into accurate rankings and high-quality editorial content. This role requires the use of AI-assisted workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy and consistency in research and writing. Research Analysts will demonstrate strong analytical skills, structured interviewing techniques and the ability to collect valuable data and generate insights that enhance the depth and quality of our products.

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Analysis: Conduct research for assigned jurisdictions or practice areas, including collecting, verifying and analysing data from submissions, interviews and public sources.
• Data Synthesis: Combine multiple data points to identify trends, differentiators, and strategic prioriy within the legal market.
• Interviewing: Conduct structured interviews with lawyers and corporate contacts to extract high-value proprietary insights that contribute to robust rankings and editorial outputs.
• AI-Assisted Workflows: Use AI tools to improve efficiency and quality of output, including in relation to editorial content production.
• Editorial Contribution: Produce clear, insightful analysis of research findings and draft high-quality content for rankings and profiles.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain professional communication with law firms and market contacts, representing the brand effectively. Develop knowledge and relationships with related teams

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written English and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in research systems and ability to harness AI tools effectively including effective quality assurance.
• Skilled in conducting structured interviews and extracting meaningful insights.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable.

About Centellic

Centellic stands at the center of the markets it serves, empowering organizations with indispensable data and insight to make critical decisions on growth, risk and opportunity.

Through proprietary data, deep market expertise and AI-enabled technology, our platforms are embedded in client workflows. That capability is underpinned by our events, which bring the market together to share perspective and deepen understanding of the issues shaping each sector. Together, they give organizations earlier visibility of emerging trends, and the clarity and confidence to act when decisions matter.

At Centellic, we’re a global intelligence and information services business, setting the standard for how critical business decisions are made.

Why Centellic?

At Centellic, we help our clients make better decisions, and our people are at the heart of that work. Every individual plays an important role in this, bringing curiosity and high standards to everything they do.

Those who thrive here take ownership, care deeply about their work and are committed to excellence. Standards are high because our people set them that way. And while we have decades of expertise, we are still growing, pushing and building something extraordinary.

Centellic’s advantage is our people and the culture we’ve created together. It’s an environment where individuality is encouraged, relationships are genuine, and there’s a strong sense of purpose in what we’re building together. Collaborative, respectful and driven, we take our work seriously without taking ourselves too seriously.

Benefits

Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:

• 15 vacation days, 12 company holidays, three personal days, one day to volunteer at the organization of your choice, plus a day off for your birthday each year
• Choice of three Cigna health insurance plans, two dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Comprehensive wellness program
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• 401K and Roth retirement savings plans with employer matching
• Employee Referral Awards
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
• Commuter Benefits

The company is committed to accommodating people with disabilities. If you require any reasonable accommodations to be made, please let us know as part of our application page. If you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability, please contact Margo DeAngelo at 646-530-5941. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.