Research Specialist

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz • New York, NY

211d • $115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

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. Monday 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• 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.
• M.S. in Library Science required.
• Minimum three years’ experience performing research in a large law firm or financial firm.

Nice To Haves

• J.D. a plus

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.

Benefits

• Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz provides competitive compensation and benefits to its employees, ensuring that we attract and retain the most talented individuals.
• The expected base salary for this role ranges from $115,000 - $135,000.
• The base salary offer is based on a variety of factors which includes, but is not limited to, qualifications, education and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees