Research Attorney/Analyst
Description
Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Research Attorney/ Analyst. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
Position Summary:
The Research Attorney/Analyst will work as part of a nationwide team providing all GT offices, domestic and international, high levels of research services and support in a timely and cost-effective manner. This includes conducting a proper reference interview as well as completing the assigned request. Requests will vary but can include comprehensive case law, public records, legislative history, legal analytics, and company due diligence research. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with exceptional analytical and communication skills with proficiency in utilizing legal databases and other research tools.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Firmwide research and reference support across all GT offices
- Participates in local and national marketing and outreach initiatives related to research services
- Works as a research liaison within their assigned office, the Innovation and Professional Development teams as well as any designated practice groups
- Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Trains attorneys and staff on resources as needed
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong working knowledge of legal research strategies and use of various legal databases, including but not limited to, Lexis, Casetext, Westlaw, Lex Machina and Bloomberg Law
- Ability to conduct comprehensive business research, such as company, bond, industry, statistical and financial research, employing such resources as CapitalIQ, D&B, Creditsafe, BVDOrbis, etc.
- Proven analytical abilities to review information and evaluate its reliability, completeness, relevance, and importance to the assignment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
- Ability to shift priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple tasks, while maintaining a positive outlook
- Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision in a virtual team environment
- Strong, innovative problem-solving and follow-up skills with an ability to take initiative and use of good judgment
- High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the firm and collaborate well in a team
- Recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain such information as confidential
Qualifications & Prior Experience:
- Advanced degree preferably in library science, law or business or a field of study preferred
- Minimum 5 years of legal experience and/or business research experience
- Experience working in a large, global law firm or business environment
- Multilingual abilities a plus
- Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Exceptional Computer skills with the ability to learn new software application quickly
Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.
Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.