Legal Staff Marketing in Boston, MA

Law Firm

Boston, MA

Legal Staff Marketing in Boston, MA

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title

Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Job Responsibilities

The Competitive Intelligence Analyst is responsible for providing firm lawyers and other business professionals with critical company, competitor, and market information and analysis. This role aids in developing new business and achieving strategic goals and tactical objectives. Key responsibilities include:

- Preparing and presenting research and competitive intelligence on key clients, prospects, competitors, industries, and trends.
- Monitoring alerts and news activity to proactively support industry and client initiatives and develop best practices.
- Connecting data from the firm's intranet and experience databases with external market developments to identify opportunities.
- Collaborating with other Competitive Intelligence and Research team members for larger, complex requests, as well as firmwide administrative departments.
- Providing backup support to the Research Services team for general, legal, and company research.
- Working closely with practice groups and industry teams to build expertise and foster strong collaborative working relationships.
- Performing other responsibilities as assigned and working additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements.

These responsibilities represent the general nature and level of work for this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. The law firm may modify and amend any job description at any time at its sole discretion.

Education and Experience Information

The position requires:

- 5+ years of competitive intelligence experience in a corporate or legal environment.
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; an MSLIS or other relevant advanced degree is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of legal and business databases such as Lexis, Westlaw, ALM Compass, Bloomberg Law, Courthouse News, D&B Hoovers, FitchConnect, Intelligize, LexMachina, Leopard Solutions, MergerMarket, NewsDesk, Pitchbook, S&P Capital IQ, TLOxp, and Zoominfo.
- Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to critically evaluate research tools, conduct cost-effective and efficient research, compile research results, summarize data, and clearly communicate methodology and results.
- A willingness to learn and stay current on effective research methods and strategies.
- The ability to work independently and balance competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly communicative team player with strong attention to detail.
- The ability to effectively anticipate, monitor, and meet the needs of internal and/or external clients.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

General Expectations

- Promote positive work habits, including effective and timely communication, teamwork, and respect for colleagues.
- Contribute to providing the highest quality of service to internal and external clients.
- Take appropriate initiative and ownership of job responsibilities while ensuring assignments/job duties are performed successfully and on time.
- Understand and abide by firm policies and embrace firm values.
- Maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours.
- Ability to sit for long periods, type, and handle light lifting (files, copy paper, etc.) in a professional office environment.
- Comply with safe work practices, including compliance with the firm’s COVID-19 policies and safety measures.

Salary Information

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000. Actual salaries will depend on a candidate's geographic location, relevant experience, and skillset. The salary range is one component of the law firm's total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.

In addition, the law firm provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also offers the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

EEO Statement

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, or any other status protected by law.

The law firm's core values of respect for the individual, the community, and the law are demonstrated in its ability to recruit and develop a diverse group of exceptionally talented attorneys and professional staff, enabling the firm to best serve its clients and communities.