Market Research Coordinator, Competitive Intelligence

Job Category: Sales / Marketing
Hybrid role

Compensation
Base Salary - USD $63,000/yr to $79,000/yr(Full time)

This role is responsible for conducting market research, tracking competitor activity, supporting pitches, and surfacing new business opportunities by delivering data-driven insights to attorneys and firm leadership.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certifications are required]
Minimum of 2 years of research or Client experience in a law firm or professional services
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic data visualization) experience
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Analytical & critical thinking skills. Ability to turn complex data into actionable intelligence
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research on companies, individuals, and industry sectors to support strategic growth efforts.
• Summarize findings into partner-ready reports and briefings.
• Monitor emerging trends across multiple industries to identify new client targets and business leads.
• Compile biographical profiles and strategic background on potential clients and key decision-makers.
• Use advanced research platforms such as Lexis, Capital IQ, Lex Machina, MergerMarket, and others to provide accurate and timely insights.
• Collaborate closely with business development, marketing, attorneys, and research teams to support firm-wide strategic priorities.

Core Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic data visualization).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with an ability to turn complex data into actionable intelligence.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented, client-service focused, and capable of working collaboratively across departments.
• Curious and solution-focused, with the ability to synthesize diverse information into cohesive narratives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferred fields: research, law, business).
• Minimum of 2 years of research or business development experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.