Investigator (Law Firm) - Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP : Job Details

Investigator

Reports to: Chief Investigative Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Responsibilities: Primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following:

• Take the lead in generating lists of potential witnesses by researching numerous databases for information.
• Interviewing potential witnesses
• Writing up relevant memorandum
• Conducting background searches on companies and individuals.
• Conducting searches for assets, employment, court document retrieval, news articles, business profiles and history, SEC filings, financial statements, professional licenses, and other important information.
• Conduct other open-source research requested by attorneys for litigations.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2-5 years of relevant experience required

Preferred Skills and Techniques:

• Excellent communications skills including the ability to produce written work product.
• Proficiency in Internet research including databases like Westlaw, Lexis, Edgar, Pacer and social networking sites.
• An understanding of the law and specifically securities, class action law and consumer.
• Understanding of the different exchanges and how public companies work.
• Well-read with the ability to learn new industries, vernacular, and cultures.
• Comprehensive understanding of ethical responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail; an ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional environment with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Proven work ethic.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Excellent interpersonal etiquette.