Research and Data Coordinator

FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm focused on serving companies operating and investing in the middle market. With nearly 1,500 employees across 25 offices, we support clients ranging from large multinationals to mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups across the United States. Our teams collaborate across departments and geographies to deliver excellent service to our clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. 

At FBT Gibbons, diversity enriches our vibrant culture and empowers our teams to achieve more together.  We welcome talented professionals who bring valuable skills, a collaborative mindset, and a shared commitment to helping our firm and clients thrive.  Here, you’ll make meaningful contributions, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and build a career that grows with your skills and ambitions.

We are currently seeking a Research and Data Coordinator to support attorneys and business professionals in leveraging the firm’s extensive knowledge resources to deliver exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate is detail oriented, intellectually curious, and motivated to build a career in legal research or competitive intelligence.

This position can be based in Charleston, WV; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Florence, KY; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN, Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, D.C.; or West Chester, OH.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the financial management of the department including processing invoices for payment, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting in budget preparation and monitoring.
• Coordinate the administration of knowledge resource subscriptions including managing user accounts for various research databases and tools, maintaining intranet pages, and corresponding with vendors to troubleshoot technical problems.
• Actively support research services by performing company searches, new business intake reviews, document retrievals and assisting the Competitive Intelligence Manager and Research Manager with additional projects as assigned.
• Compile data on research database utilization and assist with preparing usage reports for leadership.
• Coordinate vendor demonstrations, product trials, and training sessions for attorneys and business professionals.
• Coordinate renewal tracking and contract documentation for research subscriptions.
• Assist with identifying opportunities to provide enhanced efficiency and quality in our legal service delivery through innovative use of people, process, and technology.
• Assist the Data and Innovation Department with special projects as requested.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Information Technology, Business, Political Science, or a related field with a genuine interest in research and legal information management and a desire to build a career in legal research or competitive intelligence. 
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills, ability to manage workload with moderate supervision.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in use of MS Office, including Excel.
• Confident and adept at using new information systems, taking ownership of own learning.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, staying up to date with the latest trends and best practices in the field.

FBT Gibbons is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of FBT Gibbons to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

FBT Gibbons offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing. Benefit offerings and eligibility vary by location and are subject to applicable plan terms and legal requirements.

The pay range for this role accounts for the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. For applicants physically based in Washington, D.C., a reasonable estimate of the current range is $26.45 - $29.80 hourly.  Actual pay will be determined based on skills, relevant experience and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. FBT Gibbons does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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