Intake Research Analyst

Nixon Peabody offers a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for clients and team members. This role provides the opportunity to do meaningful work, use your knowledge to shape the future, and grow in a firm that values collective thinking, diversity, and innovation.

About the role

As an Intake Research Analyst, you will conduct due diligence on potential and existing clients and associated parties to evaluate new business under prevailing ethical rules and internal policies. This position proactively identifies risks and concerns to support informed decision-making by attorneys and firm management.

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform a high volume of timely and thorough online research, including review of litigation, media, sanctions, and other determinants of client worthiness.
• Gather, interpret, and accurately present an organized summary of relevant research findings to attorneys and staff to aid the assessment of the firm’s possible involvement with parties in connection with new and existing business, lateral hires, and other special projects.
• Communicate with attorneys, secretaries, and team members to ensure accuracy and completeness of reports and due diligence to support informed decisions.
• Collaborate with teammates and other relevant personnel on larger and more complex projects.
• Strive to improve processes while taking initiative to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Remain current in research techniques and available resources relevant to providing high-quality research.
• Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality rules regarding client and firm matters.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of research experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• General knowledge of legal terminology, litigation structure, and legal and business research processes and resources.
• Expert-level deductive reasoning, analytical thinking, and research skills.
• Proficient at filtering large amounts of data and clearly summarizing information into relevant findings.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in searching online resources (e.g., Lexis and Westlaw).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface with personnel at all levels.
• Demonstrated professionalism and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Ability to make sound decisions while using good judgment.

Locations

Albany, NY; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Manchester, NH; Rochester, NY; Washington, DC

Pay

The anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

• Albany, NY: $63,500 to $90,750
• Manchester, NH: $63,500 to $90,750
• Rochester, NY: $63,500 to $90,750
• Boston, MA: $70,000 to $100,100
• Chicago, IL: $70,000 to $100,100
• Los Angeles, CA: $70,000 to $100,100
• Washington, DC: $70,000 to $100,100

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on factors such as work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications.