Research Services Analyst

About the Role

Bradley is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Analyst to join our Research Services team. The Research Analyst conducts in-depth legal and business research to support the firm’s attorneys and administrative departments, engages in the firm’s educational initiatives by offering training, on-boarding, and consultative services, tracks the legal industry, follows the latest developments in legal and business GenAI tools, and provides suggestions and solutions to advance the objectives of Research Services and the firm.

Responsibilities

• Delivers proactive and value-added research to the firm.
• Provides expert legal and business research assistance to attorneys and administrative staff in a timely and effective manner, leveraging sophisticated research applications and incorporating new technologies as appropriate.
• Maintains expert-level knowledge of internal knowledge management resources and systems to enhance research deliverables.
• Provides analysis and synthesis of research results and presents findings in a manner promoting effective decision making where appropriate.
• Advises attorneys on research strategy and resource selection to ensure research is accurate and conducted in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Provides research coverage as assigned and follows established internal procedures for the handling of requests to ensure timely and efficient delivery of results.

Requirements

• Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited library school. Demonstrated, relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library, special library, or research center can be substituted for the MLS.
• 2+ years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library, or special library or research center.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Comprehension of a diverse set of information resources such as Westlaw, Lexis, Capital IQ, Bloomberg Law, and VitalLaw.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including data analytics and artificial intelligence, and how those technologies impact research and the research process.
• Employs research interview skills to clarify and interpret research requests.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with members of the team and the firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications, such as Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common research output, trade publications, and legal industry documents.
• Strong communication skills and highly credible presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.