Legal Researcher

Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors seeks Investigative/Legal Researcher candidates for it's in-house Investigative Unit. Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your research capabilities in support of headline-grabbing cases? Join our team!

The Unit provides the firm with comprehensive research, analysis and investigative support. We seek professionals with backgrounds in legal research, with experience at law firms, investigative agencies, or the news media. Candidates must possess strong research and writing skills and have a passion for the fact-finding process. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

Job Description

• Conduct inquiries on individuals, firms, and organizations through gathering information from multiple sources.
• Conduct and analyze factual research through interview, investigation, and observation
• Identify factual witnesses and key players, conduct research and draft background memoranda and timeline of events.
• Assisting attorneys and consultants with trial preparation.
• Manage comprehensive investigations.
• Perform extensive library, internal and online searches - utilizing databases, legal research platforms, and public records.

Education, Attributes, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Political Science or similar background.
• Prior experience as an Investigative Reporter or Legal Researcher is a strong plus.
• Experience in conducting research and investigations using best practice researching methods as well as proper fact-checking protocols.
• Outstanding people skills, well developed active listening abilities and attention to detail
• Experience managing multiple priorities and cases.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and work under pressure to meet goals.
• Highest level of privacy principles, personal integrity, and respect for confidentiality.
• Strong investigative, research and writing skills.