Senior Research Analyst

Goodwin; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to join the Global Operations Team in a dynamic, global environment. The role focuses on in-depth legal and business research to support attorneys and administrative departments, including training development and onboarding for new associates.

You will monitor legal industry developments, leverage GenAI tools, and collaborate with the Director of Research Services to implement solutions that advance firm objectives while prioritizing continuous

Qualifications

• MLS required with accreditation; MLS or equivalent accepted.
• 7+ years of private law firm or academic law library research experience.
• Expert knowledge of diverse information sources (Westlaw, Lexis, S&P Capital IQ, PitchBook, Intelligize, Derwent Innovation, Saegis).
• Emerging technologies including data analytics and AI affecting research processes.
• Strong research interview, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivers proactive and value-added research to the firm.
• Provides expert legal and business research assistance to attorneys and staff using advanced tools.
• Maintains expert knowledge of internal resources to enhance deliverables.
• Analyzes and presents research findings to support decisions.
• Advises attorneys on research strategy and resource selection.
• Oversees research coverage and adheres to internal procedures for timely results.
• Manages research projects with workflow software.
• Develops curriculum and conducts training on research methods.
• Creates newsletters and alerts via news aggregators.
• Participates in new hire onboarding for staff.
• Contributes to Research Services intranet and evaluates online resources.
• Pursues continuous professional development.

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.

The Senior 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 developing and delivering subject area specific training, develops and delivers appropriate on-boarding programming for new associates and offers consultative services on complex research projects. This role proactively monitors the legal industry and the latest developments in legal and business GenAI tools and strategizes with the Director of Research Services to implement solutions to advance the objectives of Research Services and the firm.

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

This position is eligible for overtime: No

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