Job Description

Vacancy No

VN825

Location

Employment Type

Perm

Basis

Fixed Term Duration

Overview

Research Analyst & Content Writers are the core of the Chambers Careers research process, producing the research and content on the Chambers Associate and Chambers Student brands. Through effective interview techniques and data analysis, they gather insights on the legal profession from lawyers and market experts. The role involves in-depth interviews with junior and senior lawyers, as well as market experts, alongside data analysis, to produce detailed and engaging reviews of law firms and the legal profession.




They are responsible for researching the law firms and careers articles that are assigned to them. This includes gathering factual information - via online surveys, law firm submissions, market data or business press - and selecting appropriate interviewees to interview. They are expected to contribute to the wider success of the brands, taking part in blogging, podcast production, social media, campus outreach and events. They are a key point of contact for clients and are expected to maintain positive working relationships with these figures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research & Analysis

Appoint appropriate interviewees and conduct in-depth interviews by telephone with lawyers and market experts to gather insightful, detailed responses and build consensus. Conduct background research to understand your assigned law firm, practice area or topic and identify developments to investigate in interviews. Compile and categorise interview commentary alongside data analysis to draft informative and engaging law firm reviews. Analyse survey data and identify relevant and noteworthy points to inform interviews and include in editorial. Build a sense of the priorities and market dynamics in research and how each organisation distinguishes itself. Identify interesting narratives, developments, trends and leads during research, investigate identified areas of interest, and share these findings with the appropriate internal research stakeholders. Accurately log communications and continually assess progression of their research.

Editorial

Produce original, engaging, accessible, detailed editorial for the Chambers Associate and Chambers Student websites and media platforms. Build understanding of audience needs and client expectations to produce fair, balanced and honest editorial. Fully responsible for the comprehensive nature of this editorial e.g. ensure accuracy, respect the confidentiality of material we handle, protect interviewee anonymity, and take responsibility for libel and fact-checking. Build a sense of effective quote use. Identify what makes each firm different, and why it might appeal to a particular type of student/applicant. Build a comprehensive picture in the editorial out of all research findings from background research, survey and interviews. Demonstrate a depth of understanding of every topic, and impart the appropriate degree of insight for readers. Work to the editorial deadlines. Take ownership of the editorial process, proactively reporting any challenges faced to Research Managers. Prepared to write for alternative styles and products, e.g. market reports, firm reports, podcast questionnaires and marketing copy. Respond to feedback and incorporates feedback points into editorial.

Audience engagement and client management

Accompanying senior colleagues to university law fairs and pop-up events virtually and in-person, engaging with students and responding to their questions. Pitching ideas for social media and newsletter output across Chambers Associate and Chambers Student platforms. Maintaining positive relationships with law firms and other external contacts.

Skills and Experience

N/A (See below)

Person Specification

Person Specification:

Excellent communication skills (verbal & written). Excellent writing skills. Organised and methodical. Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines. Attention to detail. Intellectually curious.

Benefits

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