Sr. Analyst, Research & Competitive Intelligence

Job Description

The Sr. Research Analyst provides research expertise to support the California offices, practice areas and business development efforts, including research related to markets, industries, and competitors. This role will craft alerts, assist in attorney training and provide feedback on new research tools.Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential functions:

Retrieve, package, and present information in response to requests from attorneys and colleagues in research function as well as other departments in the Firm.
Manage 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, Summer and Fall Associates.
Any additional responsibilities as required by management.
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Substantial research skills and a deep understanding of research strategies
Strong reference skills; ability to use a range of legal and non-legal resources
Litigation, IP and corporate research experience
Familiarity with the firm’s portfolio of content such as Lexis Advance, Westlaw, Intelligize, Fastcase, Bloomberg BNA, PacerPro, Wolters Kluwer Cheetah, Capital IQ
Demonstrated teaching ability
Strong writing skills and the ability to distill and present research work product in a concise, professional manner
Evidence of teamwork, strong work ethic, creativity, and flexibility
Experience with AI tools a plus
 

Education/Certifications:

Master’s Degree in Library Science required.
 

Estimated salary range is $130,000 – $150,000. This position is bonus eligible. 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.

Education/Certifications:

Master’s Degree in Library Science required.
 

Estimated salary range is $130,000 – $150,000. This position is bonus eligible. 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.