Legal Research & Insights Training Analyst

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP•New York, NY

4d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Legal Research & Insights Training Analyst conducts and coordinates training sessions for attorneys, researchers, and professional staff. The role supports the department’s day-to-day operations and strategic goals through administrative coordination, training, onboarding, communications, and operational initiatives. The Analyst manages training and orientations for the Research & Insights department, attorneys, and professional staff; coordinates meetings and events; and supports the rollout and use of research resources in collaboration with Knowledge Management Lawyers and Professional Development staff. The role also maintains departmental documents and intranet content, facilitates onboarding, and works with department colleagues on operational initiatives and special projects. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in communications, English, or a related field and 3–5 years of administrative assistant or project/team administration experience. Experience in a professional services environment is expected, with law firm experience preferred. An MLS or MLIS degree and experience with legal research tools are preferred. The stated New York base salary range is $90,000 to $110,000. The position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an administrative assistant or in project/team administration.
Experience working in a professional services environment; law firm experience is preferred.
Strong project management and time management skills, with the ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and motivation to produce accurate, timely, and complete work.
Customer-service orientation.
General digital and technology skills, including comfort learning new technologies.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with attorneys and non-attorney professionals.
Sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree.
Experience with legal research tools.
Law firm experience.

Responsibilities

Manage training and orientations for the Research & Insights department, attorneys, and professional staff, including scheduling meetings across multiple time zones.
Coordinate internal and external meetings, programs, training sessions, and events, and arrange logistics according to meeting requirements.
Conduct orientations for lateral Partner and Associate hires and training sessions for Fall and Summer Associates.
Collaborate with Knowledge Management Lawyers and Professional Development staff to roll out new research resources and promote the use of existing resources through training and communication.
Compose, edit, and proofread emails, presentation materials, and other relevant documents.
Maintain key documents in appropriate workspaces, including iManage, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
Develop a strong understanding of the department, other administrative departments, offices, and practice groups.
Build and maintain a professional network of peers across the Firm to assist in solving problems.
Facilitate onboarding for new team members and serve as a backup for onboarding-related questions.
Maintain and regularly update the internal departmental intranet site with relevant content, documentation, and announcements.
Collaborate with the Supervisor of R&I Operations on operational initiatives, workflow improvements, and team collaboration.
Collaborate on special projects with Research & Insights Analysts, Specialists, the Supervisor, and/or the Senior Research Services Manager, as assigned.