What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Analyst position at Shook, Hardy and Bacon?
Provides scientific and technical review and analysis of information, and manages the resources necessary for the representation of the firm's clients.
Reviews, analyzes, organizes, assembles and summarizes medical, technical and scientific literature and documents.
Conducts advanced scientific and technical research necessary to support position to defend claims, and provide any additional support necessary for litigation.
Works directly with partners and experts in preparation of deposition and examination outlines as well as expert reports.
Consults with experts on various litigation issues.
May provide direct assistance in the preparation and identification of witnesses.
May provide direct assistance in the preparation of the cross examination of opposing witnesses.
Analyzes complex studies and underlying data from several technical and scientific fields.
Generates extensive work product in areas of assigned expertise.
Conducts advanced scientific and technical research necessary to support position to defend claims, and provide any additional support necessary for litigation.
Works directly with partners and experts in preparation of deposition and examination outlines as well as expert reports.
Consults with experts on various litigation issues.
May provide direct assistance in the preparation and identification of witnesses.
May provide direct assistance in the preparation of the cross examination of opposing witnesses.
Analyzes complex studies and underlying data from several technical and scientific fields.
Generates extensive work product in areas of assigned expertise.
Analyzes scientific information in conformance with case needs, allegations, themes and legal theories.
Applies scientific or technical training and expertise to the issues and needs of the division, and provides sound opinions.
Communicates with litigation team, client, outside counsel or consultant regarding case status, litigation and discovery issues and assignments.
May mentor and review work of others using advanced scientific knowledge and training.
Updates clients and litigation teams regarding case status, litigation and discovery issues and assignments.
Keeps abreast of significant developments in areas of assigned responsibility and areas of expertise, in order to undertake assignments as appropriate.
May prepare and present seminars to attorneys and clients on litigation issues relevant to their areas of expertise.
Maintains calendar or tickler system, subject to case requirements.
Travels to clients' offices, vendors, trial locations and other locations with minimal notice; assists in the trials of cases.
Utilizes and has an understanding of document and case management software, databases and internet sites as needed.
Keeps track of time in specified intervals and turns in time records as instructed.
Applies scientific or technical training and expertise to the issues and needs of the division, and provides sound opinions.
Communicates with litigation team, client, outside counsel or consultant regarding case status, litigation and discovery issues and assignments.
May mentor and review work of others using advanced scientific knowledge and training.
Updates clients and litigation teams regarding case status, litigation and discovery issues and assignments.
Keeps abreast of significant developments in areas of assigned responsibility and areas of expertise, in order to undertake assignments as appropriate.
May prepare and present seminars to attorneys and clients on litigation issues relevant to their areas of expertise.
Maintains calendar or tickler system, subject to case requirements.
Travels to clients' offices, vendors, trial locations and other locations with minimal notice; assists in the trials of cases.
Utilizes and has an understanding of document and case management software, databases and internet sites as needed.
Keeps track of time in specified intervals and turns in time records as instructed.
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Qualifications:
Master's Degree in a scientific, medical or other litigation related discipline; Ph.D. preferred; minimum four to six years relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience; with minimum of two consecutive years at Shook.