Legal Research Associate

Harbor; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor is seeking a Research Associate to join its Knowledge and Research Services team. The role focuses on legal, business, competitive, and market research, with strong document retrieval and client service skills.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree, experience in a law firm, and can work remotely from anywhere in the Philippines. You will locate materials, summarize findings, prepare reports, and collaborate with teammates using SharePoint, Teams, and similar tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with prior law firm or legal services experience.
• Experience retrieving legal and corporate documents; familiarity with court systems and research processes.
• Proficiency with research platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, Capital IQ, EDGAR and docket databases.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel for presentations and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication, email etiquette, teamwork, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Locate and retrieve legal and business materials using citations, links, and search techniques.
• Conduct legal, company, industry, and market research and summarize findings for senior researchers.
• Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and client instructions; ensure quality control.
• Monitor client requests, provide updates, and escalate issues as needed.
• Prepare research summaries, reports, and Excel workbooks using templates and established formats.
• Use Teams, SharePoint, and related tools to manage workflows and document storage.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet deadlines and participate in training and development.

Skills

Legal research

Information retrieval

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Bloomberg Law

Capital IQ

EDGAR

Job description

Job Description:

Harbor

is seeking a

Research Associate

to join its Knowledge and Research Services team, which provides legal, business, competitive, and market research, library operations, and knowledge services support.

The ideal candidate has law firm experience, strong legal document retrieval skills, and a commitment to accuracy and client service. This fully remote role is open to candidates anywhere in the Philippines.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Locate and retrieve legal and business materials—including cases, dockets, statutes, regulations, treatises, SEC filings, and company information—using citations, links, and foundational search techniques.
• Conduct assigned legal, company, industry, and market research; develop search strategies, assess sources, and organize and summarize findings with guidance from senior researchers.
• Review documents, data, citations, and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, relevance, and compliance with client instructions and quality-control standards.
• Monitor and respond to client and internal requests, ask clarifying questions, provide timely updates, and elevate issues when needed.
• Prepare professional research summaries, reports, presentations, and Excel workbooks using established templates; accurately enter, organize, review, and analyze information.
• Use request management systems, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and related tools to manage workflows, collaboration, and document storage.
• Collaborate with colleagues to complete work on time, contribute to a supportive team environment, and participate in training, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
• Demonstrate Harbor’s values through dependable performance, respectful communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to client service and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and prior experience in a law firm or legal services environment required.
• Experience retrieving legal and corporate documents, with familiarity with court systems, legal terminology, citations, and research processes.
• Working knowledge of research platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, Capital IQ, EDGAR, court and docket databases, or comparable resources.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including creating professional presentations and organizing, reviewing, and analyzing data.
• Strong written and verbal communication, professional email etiquette, teamwork, responsiveness, and sound judgment.
• Ability to follow procedures, templates, and client instructions; manage priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced remote environment; and maintain a reliable internet connection.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting attorneys, librarians, paralegals, or other legal professionals.
• Experience using SEC EDGAR, PACER, court websites, docket platforms, legal request management systems, or comparable resources.
• Experience preparing research summaries, client-facing reports, presentations, or data-driven deliverables.
• Interest in expanding legal, business, market, and competitive research capabilities.

About Us

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.

Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.