JOB DUTIES:

• The Business Intelligence and Research Specialist will prepare discrete analysis projects involving data for various practice areas and departments, including providing answers for RFP's and proposals.
• Other duties will be to develop customized data solutions for the research team, Business Development Department and individual practice areas;
• Collect and prepare internal information needed to respond to various external surveys and requests; conduct research for projects related to client profiling,
• Current awareness, recruiting and strategic initiatives; support the firm's client interview and key client visit program by providing relevant data and other administrative assistance;
• Create and update spreadsheets that detail the firm's competitive environment, client base, and industry opportunities. Special projects as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Must be specifically listed on resume in order to be considered for this position:
  
• Bachelor's degree required
  
• Minimum three years plus experience doing research in a professional services environment required
  

Competencies

• Strong critical thinking and organizational skills, outstanding attention to detail and the ability to recognize data and calculation inconsistencies, anomalies, and to troubleshoot accordingly is a must.
• Intermediate Excel skills including the use of functions, pivot tables and sorting/filtering desired.
• Knowledge of the following research tools is preferred: West law (including Monitor Suite and West law Watch), Capital IQ, ALM Research Online, Docket Navigator, Bloomberg, and general website research skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of basic business, accounting, and financial reporting concepts, and knowledge of or experience in the legal industry very helpful.