Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Using electronic sources, thoroughly and efficiently research business entities to establish lists of parent/subsidiary/affiliated businesses and officers/directors.
• Run such lists through the internal firm database to establish connections the current list may have with prior business the firm has undertaken.
• Prepare a report from said database and forward to attorney(s) for their analysis.
• Upon undertaking of a new legal matter, opening new client-matter numbers for the attorneys based on paperwork submitted to you by the attorney or their legal assistant.
• Some filing of loose-leaf and pocket part updates for print library material in the Detroit office.
May be called upon to assist with legal research projects.

An Ideal Candidate Has:

• A four-year degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Social Sciences, Pre-Law, English, or General Studies. Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science or coursework in pursuit of a MLIS preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with electronic sources in general, business, and governmental fields.
• The ability to research thoroughly while under time constraints.
• The ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – one who can communicate effectively in a courteous and diplomatic fashion as you will work with a wide range of attorneys and other staff members.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word) and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to adhere to all general office rules and procedures.

About Bodman PLC

Department

Information Services

Employment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Detroit, MI

Workplace type

Hybrid