Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz · 1 day ago
Research Specialist
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$115K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is a prominent law firm seeking a Research Specialist to provide cost-effective legal and non-legal research support. The role involves conducting various types of research, supervising outside agents, and assisting in training programs for new associates.
AdviceConsultingLegal
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
Required
Proficiency in using the Bloomberg terminal
Proficiency with internet research and a majority of the following databases: Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, Intelligize, Capital IQ, Factset, VitalLaw, Pacer, File & Serve, Courtlink, Deal Point Data, ISS Governance Analytics, LSEG Workstation, 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
Preferred
J.D. a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Company
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz provides legal consultancy and related services.
501-1000 employees
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Partner
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Partner
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