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:

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.