Temporary Research & Innovation Specialist

Description

Our Research and Intelligence Services department has an opening for a temporary Research and Innovation Specialist (approximately 6 months) who will provide legal and business research services, and respond to requests from both lawyers and business professionals. The Specialist is well versed in core legal and business research platforms and able to translate requests into effective research strategies. They will work efficiently and deliver results that directly address the legal or business need and are easily consumed and understood. The individual may participate in product evaluations, deliver training, share best practices and provide input on special projects. This position can be based in any of our U.S. offices. This role is a full-time exempt position.

Job Description:

• Confirm scope and information requirements and negotiate delivery timing, enlisting support from team members and/or management as needed.
• Deliver information in concise, easily consumed formats that align with the legal or business need.
• Contribute to special projects to support the on-going operations of the Research and Intelligence team and the Knowledge and Innovation Delivery department.
  
  
  

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Competent with legal and business research tools, including specialized subject resources relevant to the firm's practice areas. Includes but not limited to Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, Pitchbook, Lex Machina, Intelligize, Wolters Kluwer VitalLaw, Checkpoint, Derwent Innovation, FactSet, Docket Navigator, and DealPoint Data. 
• Comfortable in using MS Teams, OneNote, Smartsheet, iManage, and Sharepoint. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with people at all levels of the firm.
• Familiarity with the firm's practice and clients.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently and collaborate effectively.
• Customer service orientation with attention to detail and effective organizational skills.
• Professional presence that is consistent with the firm's performance culture and growth mindset.
  
  
  

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Research and Innovation, the ideal candidate will have a minimum three years' experience in a research role in a law firm or corporate legal department or five years in an academic or county law library. MLS degree preferred, bachelor's degree required.

Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated range for this position is:

$98,000 - $128,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.  Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.