Facilities Assistant

Role Overview:

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 900-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You'll Love It Here If You:

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement

• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence

• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!

• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer

• Are passionate about what you do

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed:

• Respond and follows up appropriately to reports of facilities service request via integrated facilities management system and email.
• Ensure orderliness in "common" areas including reception, conference rooms, pantries, kitchens, cafe, and restrooms.
• Communicate janitorial service requests to the Senior Manager, Facilities and Administration and spot clean carpet, walls, and glass doors as needed.
• Assist in maintenance inspections of facilities for safety hazards and regulation requirements.
• Sort, log, and distribute mail and deliver packages.
• Assist with set up and clean up (including catering and tables) for meetings, receptions, and special events.
• Assist with office moves and prepare workstations for new employees.
• Assist with production requests including copying/assembling binders and documents and communicating to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain facility related spreadsheets and databases as needed.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• 1+ years of directly related general office, facilities, or administrative experience.

• The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm.

• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions.

• The mindset to provide superior service.

• Must be able to operate basic hand tools.

• Ability to assemble office furniture and equipment.

• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office required.

• High School diploma or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position. A job offer and its corresponding salary will depend on one's geographic location, and how closely a candidate's skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role. At Cornerstone Research, we believe compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes an annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits including a variety of healthcare plans, paid time off, transit subsidy, wellness benefits and retirement plan contributions.

Chicago: $43,100.00 - $56,000.00

Who We Are:

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

The firm's uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.