Legal Research & Insights Training Analyst

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Legal Research & Insights Training Analyst to coordinate training sessions for attorneys, researchers, and professional staff. You will support day-to-day operations and strategic goals through onboarding, resource rollout, and effective communication across the department.

You will collaborate with Knowledge Management and Professional Development teams, manage logistics for multiple time zones, and maintain intranet content and documents with care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, English or related field.
• MLS or MLIS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage training and orientations for R&I department, attorneys and staff, including scheduling across time zones.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, programs, sessions and events.
• Arrange logistics based on meeting requirements.
• Conduct orientations for lateral Partner and Associate hires and training for Fall/Summer Associates.
• Collaborate with Knowledge Management Lawyers and PD staff to roll out new resources and promote training.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Customer service

Independent work

Confidentiality

Legal research tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or English

MLS/MLIS preferred

Job description

The Legal Research & Insights Training Analyst is responsible for conducting and coordinating training sessions to attorneys, researchers, and professional staff. This role plays a key function in ensuring the smooth execution of administrative tasks that support both the day-to-day operations of the department and the department’s strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage training and orientations for R&I department, attorneys and professional staff, including scheduling meetings across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, programs, training sessions and events.
• Arrange proper logistics based on meeting requirements.
• Conduct orientations for lateral Partner and Associate hires, as well as training sessions for Fall and Summer Associates.
• Collaborate with Knowledge Management Lawyers and Professional Development staff to ensure new research resources are effectively rolled out to attorneys and existing resources are fully utilized and promoted through ongoing training and communication.
• Compose, edit and proofread emails, presentation materials, and other documents where relevant.
• Ensure key documents are maintained in the appropriate workspaces (i.e. iManage, OneDrive, SharePoint).
• Develop strong understanding of the work of the Department, other administrative departments, offices and practice groups.
• Build and maintain a professional network of peers across the Firm to assist in solving problems.
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new team members.
• Serve as a back-up for onboarding-related questions.
• Maintain and regularly update the internal departmental intranet site with relevant content, documentation, and announcements.
• Collaborate with the Supervisor of R&I Operations on operational initiatives, improving workflows, and facilitating team collaboration.
• Collaborate with Research & Insights Analysts, Specialists, Supervisor and/or Senior Research Services Manager with special projects, as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in communications, English or related field Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree preferred

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant or in project/team administration. Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment; law firm preferred. Strong project management and time management skills, and ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product. Customer-service oriented. General digital and tech-savviness; comfortable learning new technologies. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong attention to detail. Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with both attorneys and non-attorney professionals at the firm. Sound judgment with respect to confidential and sensitive information. Experience with legal research tools is preferred but not required.

Salary Information NY Only:

The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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