Legal Research Services Manager

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

A national law firm in Houston is looking for a Legal Research Services Manager to oversee legal and non-legal research. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in research services within a law firm and significant management skills. A Juris Doctorate or Master of Library/Information Science is required. This role supports team development and offers a hybrid work schedule with full benefits. Interested applicants should send a resume referencing job code 137000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of research services experience within a law firm.
• Significant management experience.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and non-legal research as a subject matter expert.
• Oversee and manage all research requests submitted to the department.
• Develop and implement training programs for attorneys and staff.

Skills

Research services experience

Management experience

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of research tools

Education

Juris Doctorate

Master of Library/Information Science

Job description

Legal Research Services Manager – Houston

A national-based law firm located in Houston is seeking a Research Services Manager to join their team. Candidates must have 5+ years of research services experience within a law firm and management experience. A Juris Doctorate, Master of Library/Information Science, or an equivalent degree is required. This position offers a hybrid schedule and full benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and non‑legal research, serving as a subject matter expert in industry trends, research methodologies, and information resources.
• Collaborate with the Director to identify opportunities for process improvement and enhance departmental and firm‑wide research resources.
• Oversee and manage all research requests submitted to the department, ensuring timely and high‑quality service delivery.
• Develop and implement training programs to increase attorneys’ and staff’s awareness, knowledge, and effective use of Research Services resources.
• Mentor, train, and support members of the Research Services team to foster professional development and maintain high performance standards.
• Assist the Director in developing and executing departmental goals and objectives aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and balanced research support.
• Establish performance goals for Research Services team members that align with departmental and firm objectives.
• Support the department’s budgeting process, including recommendations for resource investments and expenditures.
• Collect, analyze, and report usage data related to research services to identify trends and recommend service improvements.
• Develop, review, and update policies and procedures to ensure best practices in responding to research requests.
• Evaluate and recommend legal and non‑legal research tools and resources to support the firm’s information needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of research services experience within a law firm.
• Significant management experience.
• Juris Doctorate, Master of Library/Information Science, or an equivalent degree.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Knowledge of research tools and best practices.

Hiring Information

Interested candidates should send a resume in Word format. Please reference job code 137000 when responding to this ad.

Job Code: HOUGW34 | Position ID: 137000