Research Specialist - AM Law

Considine Search; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 115.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Considine Search seeks a Research Services professional to deliver cost-effective legal and non-legal research to attorneys, paralegals, staff and clients under minimal supervision. You will conduct SEC, corporate, and litigation research using a variety of print and online resources.

Responsibilities include creating and updating firm publications and client presentations, supervising outside agents, and developing alerts for news and filings.

Qualifikationen

• MS in Library Science is required; JD is a plus.
• Minimum three years’ research experience in a large law firm or financial firm.
• Proficiency with major legal and financial databases.

Aufgaben

• Conduct SEC research and analyze documents and filings.
• Perform corporate research on companies, individuals, and transactions.
• Research litigation matters, dockets, pleadings and cases.
• Research legislative, regulatory, financial sources and other non-legal material.
• Create and monitor alerts for news, SEC filings, dockets and other sources.
• Assist in orientation and training for paralegals and new associates.
• Evaluate resources and recommend beneficial information sources.

Kenntnisse

Research skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

MS in Library Science

JD a plus

Tools

Westlaw/Lexis/Bloomberg Law

Jobbeschreibung

Under the general guidance of the Manager of Research Services, but with minimal supervision, the position provides cost-effective legal and non-legal research and reference materials to attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff and clients using a variety of print and online resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• SEC research, including retrieving current and archived documents, researching precedents, language and various types of agreements.
• Corporate research, including background information on companies, individuals and transactions, corporate governance issues and deal data.
• Litigation research, including researching complex fact patterns and finding and retrieving dockets, pleadings and cases.
• Legislative, regulatory, financial, statistical and other non-legal research.
• Provide data for updating the internal firm publications, firm seminar materials and client presentations.
• Supervise requests handled by outside agents for quality and confidentiality.
• Create and monitor alerts for news, SEC filings, dockets and other sources, as requested.
• Participate in conducting orientation and training programs for paralegals and new associates.
• Assist with evaluating new and updated versions of information resources, online and print sources, and recommend beneficial information sources for the firm.
• Other related duties and projects that increase the value of research services to the firm, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficiency with internet research and a majority of the following databases: Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg terminal, Intelligize, Capital IQ, Factset, VitalLaw, Pacer, File&Serve, Courtlink, Deal Point Data, ISS Compass, Refinitiv and others.
• Excellent computer skills, including relevant firm computer software programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint). Interest and ability in technology and innovation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to multi-task and to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them in a timely manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with a diverse clientele, including attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, vendors and occasionally clients.

Education and Experience

• M.S. in Library Science required. J.D. a plus
• Minimum three years’ experience performing research in a large law firm or financial firm.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

The firm provides competitive compensation and benefits to its employees, ensuring that we attract and retain the most talented individuals. The expected base salary for this role ranges from $115,000.00-$135,000.00, plus bonus. The base salary offer is based on a variety of factors which includes, but is not limited to, qualifications, education and experience.