Research Analyst

Office locations: Phoenix, San Diego, Denver (hybrid; remote considered for candidates outside commuting distance).

About the role

We have an opportunity for an experienced Research Analyst to join the firm’s Research & Knowledge Management department. This collaborative role supports the firm’s attorneys and business professionals with legal and business research. The position is part of a team of Research Services professionals and reports to the Director of Research & Knowledge Management.

At Quarles, your goals matter. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is heard and your growth is supported. Join a team that values creativity, flexibility, and shared success.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct legal and business research of varying complexity, analyze and synthesize results, and provide clear, concise summaries of findings to requestors.
• Use AI-enabled research tools and advanced search technologies to improve research efficiency; develop effective prompts; and review and verify AI-generated output against authoritative sources before incorporating the results into work product.
• Receive and clarify research requests from attorneys and business professionals, identify appropriate research approaches, and communicate regarding scope, timing, and results.
• Advise attorneys and business professionals on the selection and effective use of research resources.
• Provide research resource training and point-of-need guidance.
• Record research requests in the department’s ticket management system and billable research time in the firm’s time entry system in accordance with firm guidelines.
• Contribute to Research Services communications initiatives highlighting resources, services, and capabilities.
• Participate in evaluating new and updated research resources and provide feedback regarding their potential value to the firm.
• Participate in collaborative Research Services and department meetings and contribute to team discussions and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and implement process improvements related to the position's responsibilities.
• Maintain current knowledge of available and existing research tools applicable to the position's responsibilities, as well as developments in research concepts, techniques, and methods.
• Participate in professional development through internal and external training and involvement in professional associations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of firm matters.
• Model qualities and performance expected of firm employees, including attendance, professionalism, engagement, responsiveness, and high-quality work product.
• Use resources in compliance with firm policies and licensing requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and MLS and/or JD.
• 4+ years of law firm research services experience required; practical legal experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of multiple areas of law.
• Experience researching case law, statutes, regulations, dockets and trial court filings, expert witness materials, attorney and judicial analytics, and verdicts and settlements.
• Proficiency with major legal, business, and financial research platforms, including Westlaw Precision, Lexis+, Bloomberg Law, Practical Guidance, Practical Law, VitalLaw, CourtLink, D&B Hoovers, S&P Capital IQ, and comparable resources.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI-enabled tools in legal or business research, including prompt development, output evaluation, and validation of results against authoritative sources.
• Familiarity with time-entry, billing, and ticket-management systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage and prioritize multiple projects, and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate research results and synthesize relevant information into clear, concise summaries.
• Team mindset and excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a focus on responsive, high-quality service.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and bonus.
• Paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Additional benefits with eligibility dependent on hours worked.

Pay

Compensation is determined based on the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the role, the experience, education, and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors.