Senior Research Analyst

Goodwin Procter Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Retirement plan

Backup child/adult care

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Recognition programs

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Goodwin Procter Boston is seeking a senior research professional to deliver proactive, value-added legal and business research across practice groups. You will leverage leading databases and AI-enhanced tools to support attorneys and staff, ensuring timely, accurate insight.

With 7+ years in private law firm or academic law library settings, you will mentor colleagues, manage multiple requests, and develop training materials to improve research workflows.

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent.
• 7+ years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library, or research center.
• Expert knowledge of diverse information sources (Westlaw, Lexis, S&P Capital IQ, PitchBook, Intelligize, etc.).
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including data analytics and AI, and their impact on research.
• Research interview skills to clarify and interpret requests.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers proactive and value-added research to the firm.
• Provides expert legal and business research assistance to attorneys and staff, using advanced research tools.
• Maintains expert knowledge of internal resources to enhance deliverables.
• Analyzes and presents research findings to aid decision-making.
• Advises attorneys on research strategy and resource selection for cost efficiency.
• Manages research projects using workflow software and training materials.

Skills

Research expertise

Information sources

Interview skills

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Master of Library Science

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

S&P Capital IQ

PitchBook

Intelligize

Derwent Innovation

Saegis

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team - all business professionals at the firm - you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in high‑stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world‑class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the "Best Business Team" by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward‑thinking peers.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.
• Utilizes workflow software to assign and manage research projects.
• Develops curriculum and conducts training to promote effective and authoritative research.
• Creates and maintains newsletters and alerts using news aggregators.
• Conducts new hire on-boarding for administrative and legal staff.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of the Research Services intranet.
• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of online resources and makes recommendations for purchase or renewal.
• Prioritizes continuous learning by seeking professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• 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.
• 7+ years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library or special library or research center.
• Expert knowledge of a wide variety of information sources, such as Westlaw, Lexis, S&P Capital IQ, PitchBook, Intelligize, InfoNgen, Derwent Innovation, and Saegis.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including data analytics and artificial intelligence and how those technologies impact research and the research process.
• Employs research interview skills in order 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.

Benefits and More At Goodwin

you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement & Savings Plan
• Emergency back‑up child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks

The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00

Professional career paths at Goodwin offer you more - and less - than you might expect. You'll find less hierarchy and more meritocracy. You'll have more chances to work across departments and offices, and fewer roadblocks to getting the job done. We believe people are happiest when they're not limited by a 'that’s how we've always done it' approach, so we encourage a more imaginative and collaborative working environment.

Our Global Operations Team - what we call our GO Team - brings a level of professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment to work each and every day.

Goodwin embraces responsible and ethical use of AI in the Hiring Process.