Research Analyst

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Research and Business Intelligence Manager, the Research Analyst performs research, reference and related services to support various practice areas. This position requires independent thinking, attention to detail and excellent research, written and communication skills. The qualified individual will also have the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs all research to assist lawyers and other firm personnel in obtaining information. This includes extensive research utilizing published sources, telephone contacts, service bureaus, in-house precedents, and legal and non-legal databases (approximately 25 requests per day).
• Initiates news alerts as required.
• Assists in the preparation and conducts educational programs for lawyers and other firm personnel on available internal and external research services.
• Provides support on BI projects as needed.
• Works on special projects and performs other departmental duties as assigned.
• Accounts for billable time by submitting diaries on a regular basis. 

Required Skills

• L.S. from an accredited institution or equivalent in education and experience.
• A minimum of three to five years research experience in a legal or corporate environment.
• Excellent research, written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Detailed knowledge of transactional and litigation filings, transaction types, legal and non-legal print and electronic resources.
• Ability to appropriately and effectively respond and accommodate lawyer and client needs, and to adapt to the environment of a service department with a professional clientele.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and effectively complete designated jobs assignments under significant time and supervisory pressure.

Strong analytical abilities with the capacity to think logically and quickly. Also the ability to think of creative solutions to novel or difficult research assignments is required.