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Considine Search · 2 days ago

Legal Research Specialist - AM LAW NYC

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$115K/yr - $135K/yr

3+ years exp

Considine Search is a recruitment firm seeking a Legal Research Specialist to provide comprehensive legal and non-legal research support. The role involves conducting various types of research to assist attorneys and staff, ensuring the quality and confidentiality of information provided.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Joshua Glazer

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

Qualification

Legal research proficiencyWestlawLexisBloomberg Law expertiseData analysis skillsCommunication skillsMulti-tasking abilityTechnology interestTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

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

M.S. in Library Science required

Minimum three years' experience performing research in a large law firm or financial firm