Knowledge & Research Analyst

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Cincinnati is seeking a full-time Knowledge & Research Analyst. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Library & Information Science and at least three years of library experience, preferably in a law setting. Key responsibilities include conducting in-depth research and contributing to strategic planning efforts. This hybrid position requires three days per week onsite work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required from an accredited program.
• Three years of library reference experience, preferably in law.
• Experience in legal research tools is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal and business research.
• Synthesize complex research into concise deliverables.
• Develop and conduct training for attorneys and paralegals.

Skills

Research skills

Analysis

Independent work

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Library & Information Science

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Bloomberg Law

Document management software

Job description

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister is seeking a full-time Knowledge & Research Analyst with 3+ years of library experience to join our Knowledge and Research Services Department. This is a hybrid role and will require three days per week on site. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts in-depth legal and business research and competitive intelligence in a fast-paced environment.
• Synthesizes complex research into concise deliverables.
• Contributes to department’s strategic planning, outreach efforts, and policy formulation.
• Periodically attends department or practice group meetings.
• Develops and conducts training and orientation sessions for attorneys and paralegals.
• Assists in administrative tasks such as collection development, product review, and copy cataloging.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, successfully managing deadlines and prioritizing projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library & Information Science (MLS or MLIS) from an accredited graduate program required.
• Three years of library reference experience. Law firm or corporate experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience researching in specialized legal and business resources (Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and document management software.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.