Remote Legal Researcher & AI Tools Specialist

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits program

Generous 401(k) plan

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP seeks an experienced Legal Researcher to perform in-depth legal, regulatory, tax, and corporate research supporting attorneys and staff. This role may be performed remotely and requires residence in a state with an office.

You will collaborate across practice areas and contribute to strategic research initiatives. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of experience, an advanced degree in Library Science or a JD, and strong skills in databases like Lexis and CourtLink.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Library Science or equivalent with 3–5 years of in-depth legal research experience.
• Understanding of litigation and transactional practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with excellent organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with legal AI tools and ability to use AI for research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level legal, regulatory, legislative, corporate, and general research for attorneys and administrative staff in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of standard databases including Lexis, CourtLink, public records platforms, and other research tools.
• Consult with attorneys to clarify objectives, recommend research strategies, and deliver actionable results.
• Provide business development, competitive intelligence, client, industry, and market research to support firm initiatives.
• Prepare concise research summaries, reports, and source analyses that synthesize findings and identify next steps.
• Create and maintain alerts to monitor clients, cases, and industries relevant to attorney needs.
• Support AI initiatives by evaluating and assisting with new technologies and AI tools with responsible use.
• Assist with onboarding and training on legal research tools and AI-enabled platforms.
• Work collaboratively and independently to ensure top-quality research results.
• Other related responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Data analysis

Library science

Communication skills

Education

MLIS or equivalent

J.D. preferred

Tools

Lexis

CourtLink

Public records databases

AI research tools

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP seeks an experienced Legal Researcher to perform in-depth legal, regulatory, tax, and corporate research supporting attorneys and staff. This role may be performed remotely and requires residence in a state with an office.

You will collaborate across practice areas and contribute to strategic research initiatives. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of experience, an advanced degree in Library Science or a JD, and strong skills in databases like Lexis and CourtLink.