Intake Research Analyst

The Intake Research Analyst is responsible for conducting due diligence on potential and existing clients and associated parties to assist with the evaluation of new business under prevailing ethical rules and internal policies. This position proactively identifies risks and concerns to allow proper consideration by attorneys and firm management. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.Location: Albany, NY; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Manchester, NH; Rochester, NY; Washington, DCPerform a high volume of timely and thorough online research, including review of litigation, media, sanctions, and other determinants of client worthiness.Gather, interpret, and accurately present an organized summary of relevant research findings to attorneys and staff to aid the assessment of the Firm’s possible involvement with parties in connection with new and existing business, lateral hires and other special projects.Communicate with attorneys, secretaries, and team members to ensure accuracy and completeness of reports and due diligence to support informed decisions by attorneys, staff, and firm management.Collaborate with teammates and others relevant personnel with respect to larger and more complex projects.Strive to improve processes while taking initiative to identify issues and propose solutions.Remain current in research techniques and available resources relevant to providing high quality research.Strict adherence to confidentiality rules regarding client and firm matters.Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests.Perform other duties as assigned.To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.