OSINT Investigator

Job Title: OSINT Investigator

Department: BRI

Office: Boston, New York or Washington D.C.

Report to: Senior Investigator

Status: Non-exempt

Summary

We strive to be enterprising, respectful, inclusive, insightful, and tenacious in every aspect of our business, including our interactions with clients, colleagues, and the communities where we have a presence. We rely on these core values to serve clients in key practice areas and industries – the pillars of Brown Rudnick: crisis management, which includes restructuring, investigations, and special situations; global litigation; life sciences; technology; and brand and reputation protection.

BR Investigations is looking for an experienced OSINT Investigator to join our team. The OSINT Investigator will be tasked with delving into open-source intelligence using a variety of digital tools to extract pertinent information from public records, social media platforms, websites, and other online sources. The role involves synthesizing complex data into actionable insights tailored for legal professionals, aiding in case strategies and client advisement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research using open-source tools to gather intelligence from public records, social media platforms, websites, and other internet sources. Verifying the accuracy and credibility of the research.
• Analyze a wide array of information including news reports, public records, social media, and other online data to uncover insights pertinent to cases.
• Synthesize complex data into clear, detailed reports and presentations tailored for legal professionals and clients, highlighting actionable intelligence and strategic insights.
• Work closely with legal teams to understand specific case requirements, providing timely and relevant intelligence to aid in case strategy and client advisement.
• Employ advanced search techniques and leverage a variety of OSINT tools and software to enhance research effectiveness.
• Ensure the integrity and legality of intelligence gathering methods, adhering to ethical standards and privacy laws.
• Regularly update skills and knowledge in OSINT methodologies, attending workshops and training sessions as required.
• Participate in team meetings, offering insights into intelligence trends and potential applications in legal scenarios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree+ in library science, journalism, intelligence studies, pre-law, computer science, web development, cybersecurity, data science, a related field, or equivalent experience. Individuals with experience conducting in-depth research in the humanities and social sciences, such as history, political science, and area studies are also encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability in analytical and critical thinking and research, capable of interpreting and synthesizing complex data.
• Advanced proficiency in internet research, including familiarity with a variety of search engines, databases, social media platforms, and research technologies.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, capable of producing well-structured, detailed reports and presenting findings to legal teams and clients.
• Independent worker with strong collaborative skills, able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive understanding of major social media platforms.
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.
• A foundational understanding of legal processes and terminology is highly desirable.

Who We Are

Brown Rudnick is an international law firm with roots in post-war 1940s Boston and New York City. From the beginning, our lawyers and business professionals have demonstrated a remarkable blend of entrepreneurialism and collaboration. Over the last 25 years, the combined firm has thrived with full and easy partner/practice integration, rapidly realized profits from practice group collaboration, the continued development of new lawyers and a business professional staff that is well respected in the industry. Today, Brown Rudnick is a recognized leader in several practice and industry areas, such as corporate restructuring, technology, white collar defense, international disputes, intellectual property, and life sciences. The Firm continues to grow strategically and show its entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit that led to its creation.

Salary range based on experience level and location is estimated to be in the range of $60,000-70,000

Brown Rudnick LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing talented professionals from all backgrounds across the spectrum of diversity. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or another protected characteristic, all as defined by applicable laws.