Senior AI-Enabled Legal Research Analyst

Plona Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners is seeking an experienced Research & Knowledge Analyst in New York, focusing on AI-enabled research and knowledge management to support attorneys and business teams.

You will conduct high-value research, train staff on platforms, and help shape the firm’s AI strategy while collaborating across a global team. This role is onsite 3 days per week in New York with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program requirement.
• 5–10+ years in a law library, legal research, or knowledge management role.
• Proficient with major legal research platforms listed above.
• Familiar with AI-assisted legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal, business, industry, and competitive intelligence research to attorneys and business teams
• Support client service, business development, and strategic initiatives through insights
• Monitor legal, regulatory, business, and market developments affecting clients and practice groups
• Conduct company, industry, executive, and market profiling research
• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the firm
• Assist with implementation and adoption of new knowledge tools and technologies
• Identify knowledge gaps and collaborate on solutions to improve information accessibility
• Help drive the firm's use of AI-powered research and knowledge platforms
• Serve as a trusted resource for attorneys and business professionals
• Deliver training on legal research platforms, knowledge repositories, AI tools, and emerging technologies
• Lead orientations and educational sessions for attorneys and staff
• Promote best practices and increase awareness of research services

Skills

Research & knowledge management

AI tools familiarity

Training & presentation

Independent with global team

Legal research capabilities

Education

MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

Westlaw Edge

Lexis+

Bloomberg Law

Practical Law

Checkpoint

Capital IQ

Intelligize

PACER

Job description

Plona Partners is seeking an experienced Research & Knowledge Analyst in New York, focusing on AI-enabled research and knowledge management to support attorneys and business teams.

You will conduct high-value research, train staff on platforms, and help shape the firm’s AI strategy while collaborating across a global team. This role is onsite 3 days per week in New York with a competitive salary and benefits.