Research Services Analyst

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP seeks a motivated Research Analyst to join our Research Services team. The analyst conducts in-depth legal and business research to support attorneys and staff, navigating complex databases and leveraging current AI tools to enhance deliverables.

Responsibilities include providing proactive research, advising on strategy, keeping knowledge resources up to date, and delivering timely results. MLS with 2+ years in a law firm or legal library is required.

Qualifications

• MLS degree required or substitution with relevant professional research experience.
• 2+ years' experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library, or research center.
• Strong client service orientation and ability to manage multiple requests.
• Knowledge of major legal/business resources (Westlaw, Lexis, Capital IQ, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw).
• Familiarity with data analytics and emerging AI technologies in research workflows.
• Excellent research interviewing, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency with Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Zoom; ability to interpret research outputs.

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 using advanced tools.
• Maintains knowledge of internal resources to enhance research deliverables.
• Analyzes research results and presents findings to support decision making.
• Advises attorneys on research strategy and resource selection for efficiency and cost control.
• Follows internal procedures to ensure timely delivery of research results.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

MLS (Master of Library Science) from an ALA-accredited library school

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Capital IQ

Bloomberg Law

VitalLaw

Excel

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Zoom

Job description

Bradley is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Analyst to join our Research Services team. The Research Analyst conducts in-depth legal and business research to support the firm’s attorneys and administrative departments; engages in the firm’s educational initiatives by offering training, on-boarding and consultative services, keeps track of the legal industry, follows the latest developments in legal and business GenAI tools and provides suggestions and solutions to advance the objectives of Research Services and the firm. The successful candidate will be adept at navigating complex legal databases, possess a deep understanding of legal research methodologies, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Job Requirements:

• 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.
• 2+ years' experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library or special library or research center.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Comprehension of a diverse set of information resources such as Westlaw, Lexis, Capital IQ, Bloomberg Law, and VitalLaw.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including data analytics and artificial intelligence and how those technologies impact research and the research process.
• Employs 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, as well as collaboratively, with members of the team and Firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications, such as Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Zoom. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common research output, trade publications and legal industry documents.
• Strong communication skills, and highly credible presentation skills.

Why Join Bradley?

• We offer more than just a job - we provide a place to build your career. Bradley offers:
• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.

Bradley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected status.