Research Writer

Overview

We are looking for a Research Analyst to join our Insight team at Chambers and Partners.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Research Analysts on Chambers Insight are part of one of the company’s most important teams - its success is crucial to the business’s success. Their role involves parsing the raw data compiled by research teams for all of our published guides and turning it into useful information for law firms. Law firms are endlessly fascinated with the rankings and require their positions in the tables explained concisely and clearly as possible. We recruit on an ongoing basis and anticipate successful candidates to start in positions for this role in the summer although there are often immediate requirements.
• 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
• Intellectually curious

Benefits

• Healthcare Plan
• Pension Scheme
• EAP
• 25 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays
• Office Closure Between Christmas and New Year, so there is no need to book time off for 27th - 31st December.
• Enjoy your Birthday off with our Birthday Leave Policy
• Flexible Working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership discount
• Employee Recognition scheme and yearly salary review

About us:

Chambers and Partners is the world’s leading legal rankings and insights intelligence company.

For over 30 years, Chambers has differentiated the very best legal talent by identifying and ranking law firms and lawyers globally.

The Chambers’ research methodology is unrivalled in accuracy, depth and quality, delivering indispensable data insights based on rankings that truly reflect ability and talent.

Over the past 12 months, Chambers has embarked on a business transformation project, with the goal of building on its reputation as the gold standard in legal rankings and directories to develop a world class range of digital products and data analytics services.

Our Purpose is to differentiate the best legal talent for when it really matters. Our Mission is to independently research the global legal market, to champion exceptional talent and deliver indispensable insights. And our Vision? is a world where important legal matters are always addressed with the best intelligence and professional expertise, wherever it exists.

We continue to invest and innovate to deliver data-led platforms, enabling law firms to provide the right services and in-house counsel to partner with the right firms.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.