Legal and Business Research Analyst
Key Responsibilities
- Performs on-demand legal, general, and business research for attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, including complex case, statute, legislative history, news, public records, and company research.
- Analyzes and communicates findings from legal and non-legal resources in a clear, concise manner.
- Conducts background research on potential clients, industry trends, and subject-specific topics in support of client matters and business development initiatives.
- Maintains working knowledge of the firm’s library collections, online databases, and interlibrary loan availability; arranges interlibrary loans with law firms and institutional libraries as needed.
- Assists with the development and maintenance of library resources on the firm’s intranet and contributes to collection development by evaluating new digital resources.
- Develops and delivers library orientations and research training programs, including supporting documentation and training materials.
- Monitors emerging trends in research, technology, and competitive intelligence; collaborates with legal database representatives and participates in professional groups to improve and expand research services.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
- Demonstrates proficiency in legal research databases including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and other commercial electronic research platforms, as well as publicly available internet resources and artificial intelligence tools.
- Demonstrates proficiency in analytic platforms such as Lex Machina and Westlaw litigation analytics.
Experience And Education Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent professional experience required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a legal library required.
- Private law firm experience preferred; experience in a corporate, court, academic, or public library setting will be considered, provided it includes legal library research experience.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance & ADD policies
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
- Parking/Transportation Stipend
About the Role
Thompson Coburn, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight (8) cities across the U.S., is in search of a full time exempt Legal and Business Research Analyst to join one of its offices in St. Louis, Dallas, Los Angeles, or Chicago.
With over 450 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by our core values of integrity, innovation and diversity, we collaborate and work in a welcoming, highly productive, and inclusive environment.
Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your legal research expertise in support of a dynamic, full-service law firm? If so, we want to hear from you!
Reporting to the Director of Library Services, this position delivers high quality legal and business research support to attorneys, paralegals, and staff across the firm, while contributing to the ongoing development of the firm’s library resources and research services.
This position requires in office support and may become eligible for a hybrid work schedule after an extended training period.