Research Specialist

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 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 recommends 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 (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
• Full C-19 Vaccination is required unless otherwise permitted by law.

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.