Part-Time Legal Researcher - Boston, MA

Beacon Hill; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site 1 day/week

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal in Boston is seeking a Legal Researcher for a part-time role, offering 25-30 hours per week. The ideal candidate is an attorney or legal professional who enjoys research, analysis, and working with litigation-related information, and is local to the Boston area.

The position requires on-site presence one day per week and involves researching dockets, organizing large datasets, and preparing concise summaries.

Qualifications

• JD preferred with strong legal research background.
• 3+ years of legal research, litigation support, or conflicts experience.
• Experience with court docket and litigation research.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms.

Responsibilities

• Research court dockets and litigation records to identify key case developments and milestones
• Review, organize, and annotate large datasets
• Conduct research on law firms, attorneys, and legal matters
• Analyze findings and prepare concise summaries
• Maintain research databases and records

Skills

Legal research

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

CourtLink

Job description

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Legal Researcher for a part‑time opportunity supporting a leading consulting firm. This position offers 25‑30 hours per week and is ideal for an attorney or legal professional who enjoys research, analysis, and working with litigation‑related information.

Candidates must be local to the Boston area and willing to work on‑site one day per week.

Responsibilities

• Research court dockets and litigation records to identify key case developments and milestones
• Review, organize, and annotate large datasets
• Conduct research on law firms, attorneys, and legal matters
• Analyze findings and prepare concise summaries
• Maintain research databases and records

Qualifications

• JD preferred
• 3+ years of legal research, litigation support, or conflicts experience
• Strong experience with court docket and litigation research
• Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, CourtLink, or similar platforms

This is a non‑litigation role that leverages skills typically developed in a litigation environment and is best suited for someone who genuinely enjoys deep research and investigative work.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We look forward to working with you.

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