Our client, a prestigious law firm, is looking for a Competitive Intelligence Analyst.
East coast candidates considered only if they are willing to work west coast hours.  This is a full time regular position with excellent benefits.
 
Position summary: Under the supervision of the Competitive Intelligence Manager and Research Services Director, the Analyst will conduct in-depth research and analysis of companies, industries, markets, technologies and competitors using a comprehensive variety of print and online tools and resources. The Analyst will formulate, develop and communicate insightful and actionable intelligence to aid strategic decision making to drive business development, profitability, growth, client retention and other business opportunities.
 
Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth, tailored research and analysis of companies, industries, technologies, markets and competitors to uncover key actionable information such as insights, trends to support business development, profitability, growth, client retention and other business opportunities
• Distribute weekly/monthly financing reports specific to industries and/or geographies, as well as additional news monitoring projects
• Keep abreast of news and events related to firm clients/industries/verticals/competitors; proactively distribute topical reports and developments when appropriate
• Assist in developing advanced current awareness services relating to clients, targets, industries, competitors and other topics for business development and market visibility opportunities
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of CI systems and tools and keep up to date in developments and best practices in the CI field
• Assist in developing the mission and vision for the CI team, formulating processes and developing best practices
• Assist in promoting, developing and maturing the Research Services’ CI function to all relevant practice groups, leadership and selected support departments including Marketing and Business Development
• Assist in IS/KM projects implementing products and services where CI is a component or CI skills are relevant
• Assist in IS/KM projects implementing products and services where business/matter data are a component or data skills are relevant
• Prepare presentation materials and make effective presentations when required
• Represent IS in the local office, both at Tech Lounges and at firm wide events
• Participate in special projects as needed
• All other duties as assigned or required

 
Skills and Experience:
 
Required:

• 2+ year’s competitive intelligence experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Thorough knowledge of market analysis/business/competitive intelligence resources and marketing and business terminology
• Knowledge and experience conducting research using external tools such as PitchBook, Capital IQ, Deal Point Data, Mergermarket, Westlaw Monitor Suite, Manzama, Bloomberg Law etc. and mining internal data in CRMs, business intelligence and financial systems
• Experience working within the legal services sector

 
Preferred

• Master of Library/Information Science Degree
• JD 

Please send resume to Catherine Ghent

Our client, a product and communications agency based in Emeryville, has been in business since 1997 and is a tight-knit team of inspired, creatively minded people with a strong client service culture. They provide a full range of integrated communications and engagement services in the fields of transportation, engineering, water resources, and construction.

As a Communications Assistant, you are at the core of their operations and will be a driving force behind the energy and passion that keeps the agency moving.  This is growing agency, so you will need to be highly organized, responsible, and move quickly within the evolving environment. You’ll anticipate the needs of your team and help them stay on task by resolving administrative and operational issues before they arise. You are meticulously organized and maintain strong business judgement and communication skills needed to interact with a variety of roles, both internally and externally.

Apply if you...
•Have a love for process and exceptional attention to detail
•Enjoy a challenge and are eager to grow
•Are looking for a company that values on-the-job skills development
•Are a strong people person, ready to hop in and help on client projects whenever needed

You must have...
•Great communications skills and interest in marketing and public relations
•Strong email etiquette, along with interpersonal, communication, written and verbal skills
•Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
•A valid driver's license and a means of transportation
•A Bachelor's Degree
 
It’d be great if you had...
•Interest and/or experience with community outreach and public engagement
•Experience working with SharePoint
 
This is a full-time role. Compensation commensurate with experience. Remote work until ~mid 2021, in-office (Emeryville) when deemed safe for all.

Please send resume to Catherine Ghent.

This is a full time temporary position. 

​The Legal Research Specialist will provide in-depth reference and research services to a variety of attorneys and staff professionals, while providing a variety of support for the library operational functions. This position can be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Monica, Seattle or New York.
 
Responsibilities Include:

• Actively collaborate and partner with attorneys to tailor research for specific requests and needs.
• Manage individual research requests and processes.
• Provide complex legal and business reference/research services, providing information in a variety of formats based on patron needs/requirements.
• Analyze data when appropriate and distill information into concise and appropriate deliverables if required.
• Support client-related research activities.
• Offer expertise and input regarding the selection, use and implementation of online research services.
• Provide overflow business research services for marketing and business development.

 
Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Familiarity with legal, business reference and research tools, including patent research and databases.
• Competency with online research services.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, staff professionals, vendors, and team members.
• Team player with strong client service orientation.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Willingness to explore new ways of providing information to users.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with MS Office.

Qualified  candidates will have a minimum of 2 years in legal, Intellectual Property, or business library experience. Deep experience with Lexis, Westlaw and other research and reference databases. MLS degree required.
 
​Please send resume to Catherine Ghent.

We have an ongoing need for Records Specialists.  

The Records Specialist will support the primary functions of the Records Center, including working on the records retention program, organizing case room activities, processing new files and maintaining offsite storage materials. The Specialist may also mentor and train new staff or other firm employees regarding records operations.

Responsibilities include: Respond to requests for files and records information from attorneys and staff; Perform box archiving and offsite storage procedures; assist with records space management; Prepare file releases for departing attorneys and file transfers to other offices; Compile statistical data and prepare detail reports of department activity.

Qualifications: 4 year Bachelor's Degree; 3 years of Records experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment; strong computer skills necessary; proficiency in MS Office, LegalKey and Filesite strongly preferred; good inter-personal skills a must.

Send resume to Catherine Ghent