Research Analyst - Litigation (Law Firm Library)

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York seeks a savvy Research Analyst - Litigation to deliver high-level litigation and business research, supporting attorneys, legal assistants, and Business Development professionals across practice groups.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of legal research experience at a top firm, expert command of major databases, and the ability to distill complex findings into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of legal research experience at an AmLaw 50 firm or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Lexis+, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, and related research databases.
• Ability to distill complex research into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive litigation research across diverse practice areas using conventional and emerging research platforms.
• Conduct case law, statutory, regulatory, and legislative history research under direction of the Research Manager.
• Serve as the research liaison for one of the firm's litigation practice groups.
• Assist with general research tasks and projects as required.
• Support attorneys with cost-effective research strategies and provide targeted training sessions on legal research tools and databases.
• Assist with onboarding and research orientation sessions for new associates and Summer Programs.
• Apply strong analytical skills to distill research findings into actionable insights for legal strategy and client needs.
• Manage multiple time-sensitive assignments effectively within budget and deadline parameters.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation research

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Library & Information Science (M.L.S./M.L.I.S.)

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Lexis+

Westlaw

Bloomberg Law

Practical Law

VitalLaw

PACER

Wolters Kluwer Tax Resources

Quest

Job description

Research Analyst - Litigation (Law Firm Library)

Research & Knowledge Management Services

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our Firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.

We are seeking a savvy and dynamic Research Analyst - Litigation, to join our highly collaborative Research & Knowledge Management team. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a premier global law firm by providing high-level litigation and business research support to attorneys, legal assistants, and Business Development professionals across practice groups. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of legal research tools, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

The role follows a hybrid work model, blending in-person collaboration with remote flexibility in accordance with firm guidelines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver comprehensive litigation research across diverse practice areas using both conventional and emerging research platforms.
• Conduct case law, statutory, regulatory, and legislative history research under the direction of the Research Manager.
• Serve as the research liaison for one of the firm's litigation practice groups as designated by the Research Manager.
• Assist with general research tasks and projects as required.
• Support attorneys with cost-effective research strategies and provide targeted training sessions on legal research tools and databases.
• Assist with onboarding and research orientation sessions for new associates and Summer Programs.
• Apply strong analytical skills to distill complex research findings into actionable insights that directly support legal strategy and client needs.
• Manage multiple time-sensitive assignments effectively, balancing priorities within budget and deadline parameters.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated expertise in expertise in litigation, case law and factual research methodologies.
• Proficiency with a wide array of research databases and tools, including:
  Lexis+, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Practical Law, VitalLaw, PACER, Wolters Kluwer tax resources, and Quest, among others.
• Utilizes appropriate fee based and non-metered resources to provide excellent practice support in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative, client-service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team-oriented culture.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal research experience at an AmLaw 50 firm or equivalent legal environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library & Information Science (M.L.S./M.L.I.S.) from an ALA-accredited institution and/or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Knowledge of securities law, tax, or basic corporate research a plus.