Remote Legal Knowledge & Research Specialist (Evenings ET)

Remote Genie; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor is seeking a Research Specialist in Legal Knowledge and Research Services to provide advanced legal research, strategic guidance, and high-impact client support within Harbor’s Knowledge and Research Services team.

This full-time, fully remote role can be worked from anywhere in the US or Canada. The Specialist will operate with independence, manage complex research projects, and contribute to knowledge management and scalable research processes.

Qualifications

• MLS and/or demonstrated relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library.
• 4–6 years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library or research center.
• Experience with legal and business information resources and standard databases.
• Strong client service orientation with excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex research initiatives from intake to completion and deliver actionable results.
• Manage deadlines and ensure work product meets Harbor’s quality standards.
• Build relationships with clients and internal teams to tailor deliverables.
• Pilot new research tools and methodologies to improve workflows.
• Create templates and reusable deliverables for scalable service across clients.

Skills

Client service orientation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project ownership

Independent work

Collaboration

Research methodologies

Knowledge management

Education

MLS

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Harbor is seeking a Research Specialist in Legal Knowledge and Research Services to provide advanced legal research, strategic guidance, and high-impact client support within Harbor’s Knowledge and Research Services team.

This full-time, fully remote role can be worked from anywhere in the US or Canada. The Specialist will operate with independence, manage complex research projects, and contribute to knowledge management and scalable research processes.