Research Specialist

New York, NY

Summary

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 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, 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 recommends beneficial information sources for the firm
• Other related duties and projects that increase the value of research services to the firm, as assigned

Education and Experience

• MS in Library Science required.  JD a plus
• Minimum 3 years’ experience performing research in a large law firm or financial firm; financial experience a plus

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 (Cheetah), Pacer, File&Serve, Courtlink, Deal Point Data, ISS Governance Analytics, SDC Platinum 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
• Strong demonstrated customer-service focus