Litigation Research Analyst – Hybrid Library & KM

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York seeks a savvy Research Analyst - Litigation to deliver high-level litigation and business research, supporting attorneys, legal assistants, and Business Development professionals across practice groups.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of legal research experience at a top firm, expert command of major databases, and the ability to distill complex findings into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of legal research experience at an AmLaw 50 firm or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Lexis+, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, and related research databases.
• Ability to distill complex research into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive litigation research across diverse practice areas using conventional and emerging research platforms.
• Conduct case law, statutory, regulatory, and legislative history research under direction of the Research Manager.
• Serve as the research liaison for one of the firm's litigation practice groups.
• Assist with general research tasks and projects as required.
• Support attorneys with cost-effective research strategies and provide targeted training sessions on legal research tools and databases.
• Assist with onboarding and research orientation sessions for new associates and Summer Programs.
• Apply strong analytical skills to distill research findings into actionable insights for legal strategy and client needs.
• Manage multiple time-sensitive assignments effectively within budget and deadline parameters.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation research

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Library & Information Science (M.L.S./M.L.I.S.)

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Lexis+

Westlaw

Bloomberg Law

Practical Law

VitalLaw

PACER

Wolters Kluwer Tax Resources

Quest

Job description

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York seeks a savvy Research Analyst - Litigation to deliver high-level litigation and business research, supporting attorneys, legal assistants, and Business Development professionals across practice groups.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of legal research experience at a top firm, expert command of major databases, and the ability to distill complex findings into actionable insights.