Research Specialist

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A US law firm in London seeks a Research Specialist to join their Research Services team. The role involves conducting non-legal research in various domains to support attorneys and administrative staff, alongside maintaining research resources. Candidates should have strong proficiency in using legal research tools and the ability to work under demanding deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience using Westlaw Edge, Lexis+ UK, and Practical Law.
• Strong research skills, including resource selection and search strategies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-legal research in diverse subject areas.
• Maintain hardcopy research collection as part of the team.
• Assist with new joiner orientations and training.

Skills

Research proficiency

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Westlaw Edge

Lexis+ UK

Practical Law

Job description

I am currently supporting a US law firm in their search for a Research Specialist to join their London office.

For this role, you will be working as part of the Research Services team to perform non-legal research in a wide range of subject areas including but not limited to, Corporate and Financial Transactions, Intellectual Property, and Litigation in support of the Firm's Attorneys, Paralegals and administrative staff.

Duties will include:

Using critical thinking to analyse each request and identify the best research resources for efficient and cost-effective solutionsMaintaining the hardcopy collection as part of the Research Services teamGetting involved in ad hoc projects and other administrative tasksAssisting with new joiner orientations and training

The successful candidate will have a strong level of knowledge using tools such as Westlaw Edge, Lexis+ UK and Practical Law, as well as specialised tools. You will have strong level of proficiency in research, including selecting resources and search strategies. As well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the ability to work under tight deadlines to manage multiple projects.

If you have the relevant experience and would like to hear more, please apply!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.