Researcher
- Leeds
- Posted 25th Apr 2012
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Posted by:
JHR
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Salary:
£20 - £25k
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Job Type:
Permanent
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Address:
4 York Place
Leeds
LS1 2DR
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Contact:
0113 2337760
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Reference:
MS1202
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Job Description
Researcher
Based Leeds
Contract 6 – 12 Months
Salary £22 - £25k
Working for one of the top 5 legal firms our client is not your average law firm and as such are not looking for average people. A company that does things differently which is transparent with the people and the service they provide. That's how they've become one of the largest law firms in the world and a great place to work and develop your career.
Working within the research role you will enjoy the support of a law firm that really values PSLs and information professionals. You will play a vital role in ensuring it's lawyers and clients receive the right information at the right time. This is a great place for Knowledge professionals to build their skills and work with the latest systems. The firm will give you all the responsibility you want with the backing of a great team in a culture where you'll be rewarded for the excellent work.
To deliver legal (non interpretative) research and training to internal and external clients and to deliver business research onsite or via collaboration with an offshore team for internal clients.
Main duties:
Performing legal research using a variety of electronic and traditional resources for internal and external clients
Performing and delivering business research onsite or, via collaboration with an offshore team, for internal clients
Prioritisation, selection and distribution of research requests
Obtaining information on behalf of internal and external clients
Quality checking research of fellow team members
Assessment of research requirements across the business
Assisting with the development and delivery of portal based research and knowledge products
Delivering research and knowledge source training using a variety of learning methodologies
Assisting with the development and delivery of remote training modules
Assessment of relevant training needs across the business
Ensuring knowledge of research and knowledge sources remains current and commercial
Developing a high awareness of the structure and strategy of the business and translating this into the delivery of relevant research and training services
The individual should have good research experience in the legal and/or commercial sectors together with practical experience of delivering training in these areas. Ideally we are also looking for the following skills and attributes:
Educated to degree level in a relevant area and/or proven experience of high quality research work in a legal/commercial environment
Well developed research skills
High level of IT literacy
Excellent knowledge of legal and commercial research sources
Competency in and enthusiasm for training and coaching
Strong organisational skills
Excellent time management skills
Good knowledge of copyright regulations and application
Enjoys working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision, in an autonomous and independent way
A lively, energetic personality and a practical can-do mentality
A tenacious yet practical approach to problem solving
Excited and challenged by the pace and demands of a corporate environment
High degree of commercial awareness, with the ability to contribute to the wider business and Knowledge agenda
A range of influencing skills, personal impact and communication skills that will ensure success and command instant credibility at all levels of the organisation
Flexibility of working hours as this role will operate on a shift basis between 8am and 6pm
Some travel to other offices may be required for training and other purposes
Innovative
Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.
(Jo Holdsworth Recruitment – Recruitment Agency)
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