Research Analyst​/Writer

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Research Analyst/Writer (Birmingham)

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Join our Insight team at Chambers and Partners as a Research Analyst/Writer, based in our Birmingham office. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our Insight team. As a Research Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in transforming commentary compiled by our research teams into valuable insights for law firms. The success of our Insight team is integral to the overall success of our business, and we are continuously looking for qualified individuals to contribute to this success.

This role involves parsing the quantitative and qualitative data compiled by research teams for all of our published guides and turning it into useful information for law firms. Law firms find these reports invaluable, both as a source of information on how to improve their submission for recognition within our tables, as well as a tool to help shape their strategy in the global legal landscape.

Research Analysts on Chambers Insight are assigned a law firm’s report to write and must use the data provided by research to draw sensible conclusions about why the firm and its lawyers’ rankings were. They write 200/400 word compelling copy in every chapter of the report with the aim of answering all of a firm’s potential questions about the rankings. Part of their training involves learning how to write the most sophisticated CMI reports, which include an analysis of the entire market, including a comparison to competitor firms.

They take ownership of each report assigned to them and regularly discuss their work with their Manager.

• Using the research database to find relevant raw data
• Tidying interview comments for sense and clarity
• Rendering comments anonymous by removing any information that could reveal the identity of the speaker
• Coming to appropriate conclusions regarding how the final ranking decisions were arrived at, incorporating research notes left by the research team
• Writing compelling copy that is clear, concise and easily understood by a layperson
• Maintaining a high standard of accuracy in reports by ensuring that factual information is correct and up-to-date

• Excellent writing skills, particularly the ability to write clearly and concisely
• Attention to detail
• Ability to draw broad conclusions after examining raw data and research notes
• The ability to closely follow house style
• Intellectually curious

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We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners and are key in our culture. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

This commitment applies across all of our employment policies and practices, from recruiting and hiring to training and career development. We support our employees through our internal INSPIRE committee with Executive Sponsors, Chairs and Ambassadors throughout the business promoting knowledge and effecting change. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.