Research Analyst

Our client, a US law firm, are seeking a highly motivated and resourceful Research Analyst to join their global team. In this role, you will play a critical role in providing in-depth and actionable insights. Leveraging both online and print resources, you will tackle a wide range of legal and business research requests, uncovering key information and trends that contribute to strategic decision-making across the firm. This is an opportunity to make a real difference while honing your research skills and gaining exposure to a variety of assignments within a collaborative, global team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-level, customizable research and analytics in legal, business and other subjects.
• Provide practice, subject, and industry research in areas aligned with the firm’s practice and business.
• Provide tailored and curated current awareness bulletins and monitor effectiveness of the distribution and value to end users.
• Provide training and research strategies and resources.
• Develop and deliver presentations to attorney practice groups, colleagues and other departments on research tools and current developments.
• Advise on collection development including new databases, websites and print material.
• Keep up to date on industry current trends and best practices.
• Work on special projects or any other duties as assigned.

Education and/ or Experience:

Required:

• Library and information qualification (or equivalent).
• Highly proficient in UK and EU research and good knowledge of US legal and business research, including transactional and legal resources.
• Relevant library and research experience within a commercial law firm.
• Preferred:
• Strong technical skills, including familiarity with MS Office, SharePoint and other related technology tools.
• Membership of a professional organization.

In addition to the above, the successful candidate will have:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.