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Saturday, May 5, 2012

F/T - Information Specialist - Law Firm (NYC)

Information Specialist – Mergers & Acquisitions, New York

Are you a dynamic law librarian who thrives on the challenge of fielding business and legal research requests in a fast-paced environment? Our client, a preeminent international law firm with 14 closely integrated offices located in major financial centers around the world, is looking for a skilled Information Specialist – Mergers & Acquisitions to provide time-sensitive research for firm’s Corporate and Merger & Acquisitions groups. This position is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and service-oriented professional with outstanding knowledge of both legal and business databases. Position located in New York.

Responsibilities:
·         Provide legal and business research for requests that are often confidential and time sensitive in nature to the Corporate and Merger & Acquisition groups of a leading international law firm
·         Assist with maintaining corporate files (data inputting, indexing and filing) and other requirements as assigned
·         Monitor current publications both online and in print and appraise attorneys of developments in the field on a daily basis
·         Extensive use of internal databases, online resources and the internet
·         Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and equally well as part of a team
·         Work under the direct supervision of the Director of Research Services

Requirements:
·         Master's Degree in Library/Information Science and related law firm or corporate experience preferred
·         Technical Skills:  experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access
·         Legal and Financial Database skills: experience in using Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, Knowledge Mosaic, Morningstar, as well as other Securities & Exchange Commission and EDGAR filing resources        
·         Minimal overtime may be required

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