Research Specialist

• Conduct legal, business, legislative, docket, public records, and general reference research using appropriate electronic and print resources
• Respond to routine and complex research requests from attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, and firm leadership
• Support business development and client-service initiatives by preparing company profiles, market and industry research, litigation history, transaction research, and competitive intelligence reports
• Create and maintain current awareness alerts and tracking services for legal, business, regulatory, litigation, client, and market developments
• Train attorneys and staff on research strategy, source selection, tool functionality, best practices, and emerging technologies
• Assess new legal research, business intelligence, data analytics, and generative AI tools and recommend workflow and deliverable improvements
• Track, document, and close research requests using request-management and timekeeping systems
• Perform regular computer-based work using online research platforms and communicate by phone, email, and video
• Serve on-call on a rotating basis to support research requests after normal business hours and on weekends and holidays
• Work occasional pre-approved overtime as required

Requirements Bachelor’s degree required; a combination of relevant education and professional experience may be considered Minimum of two years of legal, business, corporate, academic, special library, or professional services research experience preferred; law firm experience strongly preferred Demonstrated proficiency with major legal, business, news, docket, public records, and financial research resources, including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw,

PACER

, CourtLink, Capital IQ, FactSet, and Intelligize Excellent analytical, writing, editing, communication, and client service skills Ability to convert complex information into practical insights Sound professional judgment, discretion, and attention to detail Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently and collaboratively with research colleagues, attorneys, practice groups, administrative departments, and other stakeholders Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, collaboration tools, workflow systems, and approved emerging technologies Responsible use and validation of generative AI tools Commitment to staying current with legal industry trends, research best practices, and information-resource developments Law degree, Master of Library/Information Science degree, or equivalent advanced degree preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in legal and business research methodologies, utilizing tools such as Westlaw and Lexis, while effectively communicating insights and managing multiple deadlines. Proficient in training staff on research strategies and emerging technologies to enhance workflow and deliverables. Highest-signal resume keywords Legal Research Proficiency Business Intelligence Analysis Client Service Skills Microsoft Office Proficiency Generative AI Tool Validation ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Legal Research Business Research Analytical Skills Writing Skills Editing Skills Communication Skills Attention to Detail Workflow Management Data Analytics Market Research Soft Skills Sound Professional Judgment Discretion Ability to Work Independently Collaboration Skills Time Management Certifications & Qualifications Law Degree Master of Library/Information Science Degree Industry Keywords Legal Industry Trends Research Best Practices Information Resource Developments Public Records Research Docket Research Tools & Technologies Westlaw Lexis Bloomberg Law VitalLaw PACER CourtLink Capital IQ FactSet Intelligize Collaboration Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor