Research Specialist

Larbey Evans Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Research Specialist to support its lawyers with high-quality legal information. The role involves managing a variety of research tasks across corporate, financial, and litigation areas. Candidates should have prior experience in legal research and strong customer service skills. This position offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Great salary

Free meals

Hybrid working model (4 days office / 1 day remote)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a large law firm.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong understanding of legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyse requests and identify best research resources.
• Present research results clearly and logically.
• Assist with new joiner orientations and training.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Experience in legal research

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Tools

Westlaw Edge

Lexis+ UK

Capital IQ

Debtwire

Job description

Overview

Research Specialist – Elite US law firm with stunning offices in the City is hiring an experienced Research Specialist to support its leading legal professionals with timely, high-quality information.

This is a busy role supporting the firm’s lawyers, paralegals, and business services staff with non-legal research across a wide range of subject areas, including corporate and financial transactions, intellectual property, and litigation.

Benefits

• Great salary and excellent employee benefits including free meals
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse each request and identify the best research resources for efficient and cost-effective resolution
• Demonstrate an expert level of proficiency in research, including selecting resources and search strategies
• Present research results in a clear and logical manner with suggestions for further research if required
• Maintain a superior level of expertise using tools such as Westlaw Edge, Lexis+ UK and Practical Law, as well as specialised tools such as Capital IQ, Debtwire, Filings Expert, FromCounsel, MergerMarket, Newsdesk, Orbis, Preqin, Reorg, Solomonic, Vable etc.
• Assist with new joiner orientations and training
• Assist in the maintenance of hardcopy collections

Skills & Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role within a large law firm
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels across the firm
• Capable of handling multiple tasks and setting priorities is essential for this role