Research Analyst - Litigation

About the role

Join a leading global law firm’s Research & Knowledge Management team as a Litigation Research Analyst, providing sophisticated legal, business, and competitive research support to attorneys and business professionals. This role serves as a key resource for litigation-focused research, leveraging advanced legal databases and analytical skills to deliver actionable insights that support case strategy and client service. The position requires a proactive, client-focused professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while collaborating across practice groups. The role follows a hybrid work model combining in-office and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex litigation research, including case law, statutory, regulatory, legislative history, and factual investigations using a variety of legal research platforms.
• Serve as a dedicated research resource for assigned litigation practice groups and provide timely, high-quality support to attorneys and related professionals.
• Develop cost-effective research strategies and train attorneys and staff on legal research tools, databases, and best practices.
• Analyze and synthesize research findings into clear, actionable insights that support legal strategy and client matters.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, assist with onboarding and orientation programs, and contribute to department-wide research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal research experience in a large law firm, AmLaw environment, or comparable legal setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in litigation, case law, regulatory, and factual research, with proficiency in platforms such as Lexis+, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Practical Law, PACER, and related resources.
• Strong analytical, communication, project management, and client-service skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and managing competing deadlines effectively.
• Master's degree in Library & Information Science (MLIS/MLS) and/or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred; knowledge of securities, tax, or corporate research is a plus.

Pay

Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications.