Research Analyst Birmingham

Chambers Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insight provider in Birmingham is seeking a Research Analyst to help transform research commentary into valuable insights for law firms. The successful candidate will write compelling reports based on assigned law firms' data, ensuring accuracy and clarity while analyzing the competitive landscape. A strong background in research and writing is essential for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Ability to draw broad conclusions after examining raw data.
• Ability to closely follow house style.

Responsibilities

• Transform commentary into valuable insights for law firms.
• Write 200-400 words of compelling copy for law firm reports.
• Analyse the entire market and discuss competitor trends.
• Maintain high accuracy in reports.

Skills

Research database usage

Tidying interview comments

Anonymous comment rendering

Conclusions on ranking decisions

Writing compelling copy

Executive summary summarization

Market analysis

Interview translation

Accuracy in reports

Job description

Job Details: Research Analyst Birmingham

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Research Analyst Birmingham

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN747

Location

Employment Type

Employment Type Perm

Basis

Fixed Term Duration

Overview

Join our Insight team at Chambers and Partners as a Research Writer/Analyst, based in our Birmingham office. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our Insight team at Chambers and Partners. 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. 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 what the reasons for the firm and its lawyers’ rankings were. They write 200-400 words of compelling copy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

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 what the reasons for the firm and its lawyers’ rankings were. They write 200-400 words of compelling copy in every chapter of their 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 Premium reports, which include an analysis of the entire market, including a discussion of competitor trends. They take ownership of each report assigned to them and regularly discuss their work with their Research Manager.

Skills and Experience

• 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
• Summarising findings in a short executive summary
• After an appropriate period of training, to be able to analyse the wider market and write about competitor trends in Premium reports
• Using appropriate software to accurately translate interviews that were conducted in languages other than English
• To maintain a high standard of accuracy in reports by ensuring that factual information is correct and up to date

Person Specification

• Ability to draw broad conclusions after examining raw data and research notes
• The ability to closely follow house style