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About the Role

This 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, working under the general guidance of the Manager of Research Services with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform SEC research, including retrieving current and archived documents, researching precedents, language, and various types of agreements.
• Conduct corporate research, including background information on companies, individuals, and transactions, corporate governance issues, and deal data.
• Perform litigation research, including researching complex fact patterns and finding and retrieving dockets, pleadings, and cases.
• Conduct legislative, regulatory, financial, statistical, and other non-legal research.
• Provide data for updating internal firm publications, 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.
• 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.
• Undertake other related duties and projects that increase the value of research services to the firm, as assigned.

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.

Skills

• Internet research
• Westlaw
• Lexis
• Bloomberg Law
• Bloomberg terminal
• Intelligize
• Capital IQ
• Factset
• VitalLaw
• Pacer
• File&Serve
• Courtlink
• Deal Point Data
• ISS Compass
• Refinitiv
• Computer software programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Technology and innovation
• Independent work
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Client relations

Location

• Normal office environment

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum three years’ experience performing research in a large law firm or financial firm.

Education Level

• M.S. in Library Science required
• J.D. a plus

Salary/Compensations

• $115,000 - $135,000

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits

About the Company

• Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz provides competitive compensation and benefits to its employees, ensuring that we attract and retain the most talented individuals.
• Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting or employment agencies for permanent or non-permanent positions.
• Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes submitted from recruiting or employment agencies.
• Only resumes sent directly to the Human Resources Department will be considered for review.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources department.