Risk Mitigation Analyst
About the Role
The Risk Mitigation Analyst conducts hands-on, detail-oriented public records and investigative research in support of the firm's client engagements and internal risk management functions. The Analyst investigates individuals, companies, and related entities using public, commercial, and proprietary sources, producing clear, accurate, and well-documented findings for attorneys, firm leadership, and clients. The role reports to the Risk Mitigation Research Manager and involves collaboration with attorneys, professional staff, and other departments.
Responsibilities
- Investigative and Public Records Research
- Conduct public-records research on individuals, companies, and related entities using databases such as litigation, bankruptcy, lien, judgment, UCC filings, real property records, corporate ownership, regulatory actions, sanctions, watchlists, and adverse media.
- Verify subject identities and corroborate findings across multiple sources, distinguishing confirmed facts from unverified allegations.
- Identify patterns, anomalies, gaps, and leads in research results, escalating material or unresolved issues to the Risk Mitigation Research Manager.
- Research corporate family trees and affiliated entities to support conflicts-of-interest review.
- Retrieve court documents, dockets, and related filings as needed.
- Client and Firm Risk Support
- Research current and prospective firm clients to assess reputational, financial, and other risks in coordination with new-business intake and conflicts teams.
- Support due diligence research on prospective lateral hires.
- Maintain and update the firm's trading-compliance watch-list database and respond to related compliance questions.
- Reporting and Analysis
- Synthesize and organize research findings into concise, accurate, and well-sourced written reports and presentation materials for attorneys, firm leadership, and clients.
- Document research methodology and sources to support auditability and source attribution.
- Draft high-quality work product for review by the Risk Mitigation Research Manager and requesting attorneys.
- Collaboration and Process Support
- Collaborate and communicate professionally with attorneys, firm leadership, and administrative stakeholders regarding research scope, status, and findings.
- Contribute ideas for improving research workflows, procedures, and the use of research technology, including firm-approved AI tools.
- Assist with current awareness alerts, search requests, and other Knowledge Management tools.
- Maintain awareness of emerging research resources and support testing or adoption of new tools.
- Additional Functions
- Support special projects such as collection development as assigned.
- Bill time for reference and research assistance in accordance with firm practices.
- Provide backup support for other Risk Mitigation and Knowledge Management team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field required; equivalent education and work experience will be considered.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in public-records investigations, investigative due diligence, business intelligence, legal research, conflicts, or related risk-management research, preferably within a law firm, corporate investigations firm, or professional services environment.
- Experience in an Am Law 100 or Am Law 200 law firm or large professional services organization preferred.
- Experience supporting lateral-hire due diligence, new-business intake, conflicts, or international/cross-border research preferred.
- Advanced degree, such as a J.D. or M.L.S., preferred.
- Experience using AI-assisted research tools or analytics platforms preferred.
Skills
- Working knowledge of public-records and investigative research databases (e.g., Westlaw PeopleMap, LexisNexis Accurint, TLO, IDI Core, PACER, state court portals, Secretary of State and SEC filings, sanctions/watchlist sources, and news databases).
- Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills with sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Ability to produce clear, accurate, and well-organized written reports under tight deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with a strong client-service orientation.
- Effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders across departments.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat, and matter- or request-management tools.
- Ability to use firm-approved generative AI and research technologies responsibly, including validating outputs and maintaining source attribution.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
This role operates in a clerical, office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The position involves sedentary work, with occasional walking and standing. Physical exertion may include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 10 pounds.
Pay
The salary ranges for this position vary by location and reflect factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and market demands. The ranges are as follows:
- Las Vegas: $76,000 - $91,750
- Atlantic City, Chicago, Minneapolis: $77,000 - $97,750
- Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston, Washington D.C., Morristown, Princeton: $79,000 - $102,250
Benefits
For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits, visit Compensation & Benefits.