Research Analyst Legal

CECIL DAVIS

347-***-**** **********@***.*** Brooklyn, NY

SUMMARY

Experienced Legal Research Specialist with over 19 years of experience in legal research, law library management, client interaction, and legal document organization. Strong work ethic, ability to manage complex legal research requests, and a proven history of improving processes within fast-paced legal environments.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Segal Consulting New York, NY

Assistant Research Analyst (Contract) Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 Collecting, cleaning, validating, and analyzing technical data, often related to health claims, retirement plans, or investment performance.

Utilizing statistical packages and tools to perform quantitative analysis. Developing and maintaining financial models and spreadsheets for various analysis. Conducting research on current and emerging topics in health benefits, retirement plans, compensation, investment strategies, and industry trends.

Supporting project teams and Director in developing solutions to client issues. New York County Lawyer's Association New York, NY

Legal Reference Library Assistant / Legal Research Analyst Feb 2002 - Jun 2021 Delivered accurate, timely legal research using multiple platforms and historical materials. Assisted 30–40 research requests weekly, often under tight deadlines. Collaborated with library staff to maintain compliance and organization of NYCRR and RCNY updates. Identified process improvements to enhance research workflows and communications. Supported NYS Appellate Division projects with expert-level research and documentation. Law Library Management, Inc. Huntington, NY

Law Library Assistant / Research Analyst Jul 2001 - Feb 2002 Delivered legal research services to small and medium-sized law firms. Maintained law libraries by managing legal updates, loose-leaf filings, and periodicals. Ensured quality and timeliness of research requests using Westlaw and physical resources. Provided secure handling and accounting of reference materials. Blank Rome Tenzer Greenblatt, LLP New York, NY

Law Library Assistant

Provided library support, legal material updates, and research assistance within a major law firm environment.

EDUCATION

BMCC – Manhattan Community College New York, NY

Accounting Degree

New York Career Institute New York, NY

Associate of Science (A.S.), Paralegal Studies

SKILLS

CORE COMPETENCIES: Legal Research & Analysis, Law Library Management, Legal Citations & Historical Materials, LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, E-Courts, Bloomberg / D&B Legal Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Administrative Leadership, Project Management, Client Relations & Instructional Services, Document Management, Legal Filing & Updates

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Maintained full service levels despite staff reduction (from 12 to 3). Recognized for accuracy, professionalism, and the ability to work under pressure. Contributed to keeping the legal library fully updated and efficiently organized. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Maintained full service levels despite staff reduction (from 12 to 3). Recognized for accuracy, professionalism, and the ability to work under pressure. Contributed to keeping the legal library fully updated and efficiently organized.

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