Hybrid Due Diligence Research Analyst

Nixon Peabody LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Nixon Peabody LLP is seeking an Intake Research Analyst to conduct due diligence on potential and existing clients, preparing organized summaries for attorneys and firm management. This role emphasizes risk identification, timely online research, and collaboration across teams.

The position requires 2–4 years of research experience, a Bachelor's degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Lexis and Westlaw. A hybrid schedule is available, with opportunities across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of research experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• General knowledge of legal terminology, litigation structure, and legal and business research processes and resources.
• Expert level of deductive reasoning, analytical thinking, and research skills.
• Proficient at filtering large amounts of data and clearly summarizing information into relevant findings.
• High attention to detail and accuracy skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Skilled in searching online resources (i.e., Lexis and Westlaw).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface with personnel at all levels.
• Demonstrated professionalism and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Ability to make sound decisions while using good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Perform a high volume of timely and thorough online research, including review of litigation, media, sanctions, and other determinants of client worthiness.
• Gather, interpret, and accurately present an organized summary of relevant research findings to attorneys and staff to aid the assessment of the Firm’s possible involvement with parties in connection with new and existing business, lateral hires and other special projects.
• Communicate with attorneys, secretaries, and team members to ensure accuracy and completeness of reports and due diligence to support informed decisions by attorneys, staff, and firm management.
• Collaborate with teammates and others relevant personnel with respect to larger and more complex projects.
• Strive to improve processes while taking initiative to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Remain current in research techniques and available resources relevant to providing high quality research.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality rules regarding client and firm matters.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research

Due diligence

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Nixon Peabody LLP is seeking an Intake Research Analyst to conduct due diligence on potential and existing clients, preparing organized summaries for attorneys and firm management. This role emphasizes risk identification, timely online research, and collaboration across teams.

The position requires 2–4 years of research experience, a Bachelor's degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Lexis and Westlaw. A hybrid schedule is available, with opportunities across multiple offices.