Friedman Williams
Research Specialist New York NY
Job ID: 19953
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.
Shift: Monday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Wednesday 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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 recommend 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, 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.
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.
$115,000-$135,000
Please send your resume to doconnell@friedmanwilliams.com