Weil seeks the best and brightest talent to join our Administrative Staff team. Our employees are the future of Weil so we invest in their training and development. Our environment embraces and encourages positive-minded professionals who seek to be challenged and acquire knowledge and skills in an atmosphere built on teamwork. Highly skilled and knowledgeable Administrative Staff assist our attorneys in successfully meeting and exceeding client needs and are vital to the overall success of the Firm.
Job Description
As part of the firm-wide research team, provide research expertise to support the Firm's practice areas and business development efforts, including research related to markets, industries, and competitors. In addition, the Analyst will create alerts, assist in attorney training and provide feedback on new research tools.Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential functions:
- Retrieve, package, and present information at the request of attorneys and colleagues in the research function as well as other departments in the Firm.
- Handle a high volume of routine and complex research requests across all practice areas in addition to document retrieval requests, requests to mine websites and other sources, and requests to populate spreadsheets with specified data.
- Create alerts for ongoing monitoring of clients, industries, and events.
- Investigate and aid in the implementation of new technologies and systems relevant to research services
- Participate in learning programs and orientation cycles for new attorneys.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Familiarity with the firm's portfolio of content such as Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg, Deal Point Data, Factset, LSEG, Intelligize, PacerPro, Wolters Kluwer VitalLaw, Capital IQ and more
- Demonstrated ability to instruct/train
- Strong writing skills and the ability to distill and present research product in a concise, professional manner
- Substantial research skills and a deep understanding of research strategies
- Creativity and flexibility
- Willingness to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs
Education/Certifications:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science required plus a minimum of four years related experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Minimum of two years' experience conducting research in a legal or corporate information center
- J.D., M.B.A., or other advanced degree is a plus.
Estimated salary range is $110K – $120K. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan. Weil also offers generous paid time off and holidays. All decisions affecting employment at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP are made on the basis of qualification, performance and other pertinent work-related factors, and without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.
