Remote Legal Research Associate

Harbor

Manila

Remote

PHP 400,000 - 700,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Harbor in the Philippines is seeking a Research Associate to join its Knowledge and Research Services team, delivering legal, business, competitive, and market research, plus library operations support, entirely remotely.

The ideal candidate has law-firm experience, strong legal document retrieval skills, and a commitment to accuracy and client service. You will conduct research, prepare summaries and reports, and collaborate with colleagues to meet client deadlines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and prior experience in a law firm or legal services environment.
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.

Responsibilities

Locate and retrieve legal and business materials 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.