Research Analyst - Legal Division

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-West-Virgini is seeking an entry-level Research Analyst to support the General Counsel’s attorneys through research, data analysis, and administrative tasks within a government setting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with strong research and writing abilities, excellent communication skills, and meticulous organizational capabilities.

Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace is required; confidentiality and the ability to work both independently and with others are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field involving research and writing preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal, policy, and procedural research to support the division’s projects and initiatives; collect, analyze, and summarize data.
• Track legislation and provide updates to staff as needed.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for internal use.
• Assist in drafting memos, correspondence, and documentation for legal staff.
• Maintain organized records, files, and databases in accordance with agency standards.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, meeting coordination, document management, and office communication.
• Help ensure compliance with agency policies, public records requirements, and other applicable regulations.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Confidentiality

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Work hours: Typically 8:30am - 5:00pm; work hours vary during Legislative Session and at other times during the year.

Position Overview

The General Counsel for the Governor is seeking a detailed-oriented and motivated entry-level Research Analyst to support attorneys through comprehensive research, data analysis, and general administrative assistance. This role is ideal for a candidate interested in public service, legal operations, and analytical work within a government environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal, policy, and procedural research to support the division’s projects and initiatives Collect, analyze, and summarize data from various internal and external sources

• Responsible for tracking legislation and providing updates to staff as needed

• Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for internal use

• Assist in drafting memos, correspondence, and documentation for legal staff

• Maintain organized records, files, and databases in accordance with agency standards

• Provide administrative support including scheduling, meeting coordination, document management, and office communication

• Help ensure compliance with agency policies, public records requirements, and other applicable regulations

• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Degrees involving research and writing are preferred including in public administration, political science, legal studies, business, history, english, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered

• Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in government, legal support, or a research-focused role (internships acceptable)

• Familiarity with legal terminology, statutes, or policy analysis

• Experience managing administrative processes or supporting executive-level staff