Location: Analysis Group, Boston, MA
Summary:
Primarily using CourtLink and other online databases and information sources, the Research Specialist will support the marketing team's case and business development-related research requests.
Typical assignments will include:
fulfilling expert research requests, retrieving and summarizing information gathered on court cases for consultants' leads, retrieving articles, and searching and preparing summaries of news on legal issues in support of consultant requests.
This job is ideal for a candidate who has the intellectual curiosity to be creative; the tenacity to track down needed information; the capacity to filter large amounts of data; and the ability to problem-solve with a very high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
*Provide high quality, thoughtful marketing-related research using internal and external research tools including CourtLink, Law360, Bloomberg Law, LexisNexis, and Factiva
*Assist the research team in lead tracking by updating case dockets, identifying case details (counsel involved, dockets, complaints, etc.), and both creating and updating leads in our CRM system (InterAction)
*Research legal and practice-specific news
*Using our online databases and news sources, produce news summaries, company/individual dossiers, and industry/practice-specific profiles in support of business development initiatives
*Assist with various marketing-related efforts, as needed
Relationships:
*Support the Business Development Manager and Senior Business Development Specialist in fulfilling research requests from consulting staff and the marketing team
*Work closely with all members of the marketing team to provide support on business development outreach and lead generation activities
Qualifications:
*Bachelor's degree and one to two years of professional experience; Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) preferred
*Ideal candidate will have business research experience in the legal or professional services industry
*Proficient in searching online research databases; prior experience with LexisNexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law or other online legal databases preferred
*Interest in legal issues and on cases currently being litigated
*Must have solid research skills as well as good analytical and critical reasoning skills
*Must be able to organize, plan and work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and be flexible in order to respond to shifting demands
*Accuracy, attention to detail, and problem solving ability are critical
*Must exhibit a desire to learn, participate and take ownership of workload
Physical Demands:
*Engage in office work using a computer and telephone
Factors for Assessing Performance (Functional Competencies):
*Functional/Technical Capabilities - Demonstrates technical competence and effectively delivers support in area of expertise
*Customer Service - Responsive to internal and external requests; provides high quality service and support
*Communication - Communicates clearly and listens to requests effectively
*Teamwork/Working Characteristics - Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others and independently. Demonstrates initiative and ownership
*Project Management - Effectively manages projects, meeting necessary deadlines
*Problem Resolution - Resolves problems quickly and effectively
Nothing in this Job Description restricts Analysis Group, Inc.'s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that it can be terminated by the employee holding the position or by Analysis Group, Inc. at any time,
with or without cause or notice.
Application Process:
Please send a cover letter and resume to Victoria Hopcroft at
[email protected]