Research Analyst New Remote, United States

Harbor Global LLC; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Research Analyst to join its Research + Intelligence division. In this fully remote role, you will conduct in-depth legal and business research, utilizing a variety of electronic resources and tools to support law firm clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal research, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing invaluable insights and resources to leading law firms and corporations. If you're passionate about research and eager to make an impact in the legal industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• MLS and relevant professional research experience in law or academic libraries.
• 3-5 years of experience in research within a law firm or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and business research utilizing various information resources.
• Evaluate information sources for reliability and relevance.

Skills

Legal Research

Business Research

Microsoft Office Suite

Client Service Orientation

Organization and Time Management

Education

MLS or equivalent experience

3-5 years research experience

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Bloomberg Law

Pacer

WK VitalLaw

Lex Machina

Job description

Harborseeks aResearch Analyst to join the Research + Intelligence division. The Remote Research Analyst will be responsible for conducting legal research and performing retrieval tasks in support of Harbor’s law firm clients through the effective utilization of electronic research resources and other internal tools. This is a full-time, fully remote position that can be worked from anywhere in the US.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts legal, business, and other research and reference work, including sophisticated, in-depth research and analysis utilizing legal and non-legal information resources
• Conducts effective reference interviews and distills research results into clear and concise reports of findings
• Evaluates diverse information sources for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness and selects the optimal resources for research requests
• Assists in the instruction of attorneys, legal assistants, and others in the use of legal research tools and services
• Maintains research proficiency across a wide spectrum of business, legal, legislative, analytics and docket resources including Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Pacer, WK VitalLaw, and Lex Machina among others
• Effectively utilizes request tracking software to track and process research requests
• Continues professional development through library association membership and activities

Qualifications:

• MLS and/or demonstrated relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library, special library, or research center
• 3-5 years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library or special library or research center
• Experience with legal and business information resources, online database searching, business research and legal research practice and procedures
• Experience using Lexis, Westlaw, and other standard legal research databases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Responsiveness and demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines
• Client service orientation combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to work in a collaborative, service-oriented team, yet also independently with minimal supervision

About Us:

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 800+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.

Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.

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