Research Analyst

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior legal research professional to provide proactive research support for attorneys and staff. You will leverage advanced research applications, Westlaw, Lexis, and other databases, and maintain knowledge of firm resources to ensure timely, high-quality insights.

The role involves advising on research strategy, managing research requests, training staff, and contributing to the Research Services intranet.

Qualifications

• MLS or equivalent research experience in a legal or academic setting.
• 5+ years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library, or research center.
• Expert knowledge of information sources including Westlaw, Lexis, Capital IQ, PitchBook, Intelligize InfoNgen, Derwent Innovation, and Saegis.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal and business research to the firm to support decision making.
• Assist attorneys and staff using advanced research applications and technologies.
• Maintain knowledge of internal resources and systems for efficient retrieval.
• Advise on research strategy and resource selection.
• Develop training curricula and conduct research training for staff.
• Create newsletters and alerts using news aggregators.

Skills

Research

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Master of Library Science

ALA-accredited program or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Zoom

News aggregators

Job description

• Deliver proactive and value-added legal and business research to the firm
• Provide expert research assistance to attorneys and administrative staff using sophisticated research applications and new technologies
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of internal knowledge management resources and systems
• Analyze and synthesize research results and present findings to support effective decision making
• Advise attorneys on research strategy and resource selection
• Provide assigned research coverage and manage requests according to internal procedures
• Use workflow software to assign and manage research projects
• Develop curriculum and conduct research training
• Create and maintain newsletters and alerts using news aggregators
• Conduct new-hire onboarding for administrative and legal staff
• Contribute to the Research Services intranet
• Evaluate online resources and recommend purchases or renewals
• Pursue professional development opportunities

Requirements

• Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited library school, or relevant professional research experience substituted for the MLS
• 5+ years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library, special library, or research center
• Expert knowledge of information sources including Westlaw, Lexis, Capital IQ, PitchBook, Intelligize InfoNgen, Derwent Innovation, and Saegis
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including data analytics and artificial intelligence, and their impact on research
• Research interview skills to clarify and interpret research requests
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated knowledge of Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Zoom

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expert-level research capabilities in legal and business contexts, utilizing advanced information sources and technologies. Proficient in training and onboarding staff while effectively managing research projects and resources.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master Of Library Science
• Expert Knowledge Of Westlaw
• Expert Knowledge Of Lexis
• Research Interview Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Research Assistance
• Information Analysis
• Research Strategy Development
• Curriculum Development
• Research Training

Soft Skills

• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Multitasking
• Independence
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Master Of Library Science

Industry Keywords

• Legal Research
• Knowledge Management
• Data Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Private Law Firm

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• SharePoint
• PowerPoint
• Zoom
• News Aggregators