Job Description

Investigator

Reports to : Chief Investigative Officer

FLSA Status : Exempt

Responsibilities: Primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following:

• Take the lead in generating lists of potential witnesses by researching numerous databases for information.
• Interviewing potential witnesses
• Writing up relevant memorandum
• Conducting background research on companies and individuals.
• Conducting searches for assets, employment, court document retrieval, news articles, business profiles and history, SEC filings, financial statements, professional licenses, and other important information.
• Conduct other open-source research requested by attorneys for litigations. Including social media searches.
• Ability to run searches and find conflicts of interest.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-5 years of relevant experience required

Preferred Skills and Techniques:

• Excellent communications and writing skills.
• Strong Internet research skills including databases like Westlaw, Lexis, Accurint, Edgar, Pacer and social networking sites.
• An understanding of the law and specifically securities, fiduciary duty, class action, and consumer law.
• Understanding of the different exchanges and how public companies work.
• Understanding of corporate structures, fiduciary duty claims, and M&A transactions.
• Well-read with the ability to learn new industries, vernacular, and cultures.
• Comprehensive understanding of ethical responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; an ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional environment with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Proven work ethic.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Excellent interpersonal etiquette.
• Flexibility to work outside of traditional office hours.

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