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Temporary Researcher, Legal Lists

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Hiring Remotely in United States
Mid level
The Researcher will support the Top Lawyer list by conducting research, analysis, outreach, and project management while multitasking across various projects.
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Forbes believes in the power of entrepreneurial capitalism and uses it on various platforms to ignite the conversations that drive systemic change in business, culture and society. We celebrate success and are committed to using our megaphone to drive diversity, equity and inclusion.

Forbes is seeking an attorney or other professional with law industry experience to assist with research, analysis, development, outreach and execution of its Top Lawyer list franchise.

Requirements:

  • Law degree or extensive high-level experience in the legal field or law marketplace
  • Strong familiarity with US law firms, Big Law and the legal field generally
  • Skilled in working with spreadsheets as well as database management, technology, social media and apps
  • Excellent research and writing capability
  • Readiness to work quickly on multiple projects with multiple stakeholders- a multitasker
  • Commitment to detail and deadlines with time management and organizational skills

The ideal candidate:

  • Project management capability, problem solver and creative thinker
  • Engaging interpersonal communication skills
  • Commitment to detail and deadlines
  • Team player with ability to take and synthesize direction
  • Experience in or with high-level law firms or legal environments
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Journalism experience a +

The hourly rate for this role is $40.00 - $40.00

Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith.  The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate.  In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company’s pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so.  Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions.  We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes.  Thank you for your interest in joining Forbes!

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