Research Analyst

Goodwin

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Back-up Care

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Recognition Programs

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking a Research Analyst to provide expert legal and business research for attorneys and administrative departments. You will help train staff, monitor the legal industry, and contribute ideas to enhance Research Services and the firm’s objectives.

You will deliver proactive research, leverage advanced research tools, and promote efficient decision-making through synthesized findings. A strong MLS and 5+ years of private-law research experience are essential.

Qualifications

MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; equivalent experience may be substituted.
5+ years’ research experience in a private law firm, academic law library, or research center.
Expert knowledge of diverse sources (Westlaw, Lexis, Capital IQ, PitchBook, Intelligize, Derwent Innovation, Saegis).
Knowledge of data analytics and AI in research.
Strong research interview and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Delivers proactive and value-added research to the firm.
Provides expert legal and business research assistance to attorneys and staff in a timely manner.
Maintains knowledge of internal resources to enhance research deliverables.
Advises on research strategy and resource selection for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Develops training and onboarding for staff; creates newsletters and alerts.

Skills

MLS / Library Science

5+ years research

Westlaw / Lexis

Data analytics / AI awareness

Interview skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

MLS from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Capital IQ

PitchBook

Intelligize

InfoNgen

Derwent Innovation

Saegis

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

As theResearch Analyst, you will provide expert legal and business research for the firm’s attorneys and administrative departments; participate in the firm’s educational initiatives by providing training, on-boarding and consultative services, proactively monitor the legal industry and contribute ideas and solutions to further the goals of Research Services and the firm.

What You’ll Do

Delivers proactive and value-added research to the firm.
Provides expert legal and business research assistance to attorneys and administrative staff in a timely and effective manner, leveraging sophisticated research applications and incorporating new technologies as appropriate.
Maintains expert-level knowledge of internal knowledge management resources and systems to enhance research deliverables .
Provides analysis and synthesis of research results and presents findings in a manner promoting effective decision making where appropriate.
Advises attorneys on research strategy and resource selection to ensure research is accurate and conducted in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
Provides research coverage as assigned and follows established internal procedures for the handling of requests to ensure timely and efficient delivery of results.
Utilizes workflow software to assign and manage research projects.
Develops curriculum and conducts training to promote effective and authoritative research.
Creates and maintains newsletters and alerts using news aggregators.
Conducts new hire on-boarding for administrative and legal staff.
Contributes to the development and maintenance of the Research Services intranet.
Participates in the ongoing evaluation of online resources and makes recommendations for purchase or renewal.
Prioritizes continuous learning by seeking professional development opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited library school. Demonstrated, relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library, special library or research center can be substituted for the MLS.
5+ years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library or special library or research center.
Expert knowledge of a wide variety of information sources, such as Westlaw, Lexis, Capital IQ, PitchBook, Intelligize InfoNgen, Derwent Innovation, and Saegis.
Knowledge of emerging technologies, including data analytics and artificial intelligence and how those technologies impact research and the research process.
Employs research interview skills in order 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, as well as collaboratively, with members of the team and Firm.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications, such as Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Zoom.

Benefits And More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including: