Strategic Legal Research & Knowledge Analyst

Baker Donelson; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Donelson's Client Solutions Group seeks a Legal Research Analyst who combines legal knowledge, information science, and client service to deliver sophisticated research support for important matters. You will work with attorneys, paralegals, and business services teams to translate complex questions into precise, actionable answers under tight deadlines.

The role involves piloting new research tools, building knowledge resources, training colleagues, and managing a varied caseload with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive legal reference and research experience.
• Strong proficiency with multiple legal databases and software programs.
• BA/MLS/JD preferred to support advanced research across practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert research and reference support to attorneys and staff using appropriate databases.
• Own the full lifecycle of reference inquiries and document research in the firm's queue.
• Apply legal research expertise to resolve complex questions across jurisdictions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

BA, MLS and/or JD strongly preferred

Tools

Westlaw Precision

Lexis+ with Protégé

Wolters Kluwer-VitalLaw

Bloomberg Law

PACER

CasePortal

Checkpoint RIA

HeinOnline

Drafting Assistant

Quest

TLO

Job description

Baker Donelson's Client Solutions Group seeks a Legal Research Analyst who combines legal knowledge, information science, and client service to deliver sophisticated research support for important matters. You will work with attorneys, paralegals, and business services teams to translate complex questions into precise, actionable answers under tight deadlines.

The role involves piloting new research tools, building knowledge resources, training colleagues, and managing a varied caseload with