Researcher

Duties & Accountabilities

• Performs substantive legal and non-legal research using online and print information to support local and global practices.
• Provides competitive intelligence and background research on current or potential clients and markets in support of business and client development efforts.
• Proactively and independently assesses research requests to ensure that the research meets stated and anticipated needs.
• Educates attorneys and staff on research resources and methodology, and ensures effective promotion of research services to attorneys and legal staff.
• Uses current awareness tools to create newsletters and alerts for ongoing monitoring of clients, industries and events.
• Participates in evaluating and developing the research collection and piloting new services, including generative AI tools and other AI technologies.
• Safeguards continuing professional development and keeps abreast of the legal industry.
• Provides cross-training and mentoring to colleagues in other offices.
• Incorporates Generative AI into daily work as appropriate and trains or advises lawyers and others on Generative AI services.

Qualifications

• Substantial legal research experience required, with five or more years preferred.
• J.D., Master’s degree in Library Science, MBA or other relevant advanced degree strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant education.
• Evidence of strong research and problem-solving skills, including the ability to absorb large amounts of information and synthesize into actionable intelligence.
• Knowledge of key legal and corporate-focused databases and tools is preferred, including Lexis+, Westlaw Edge, Bloomberg Law, Lex Machina, Intelligize, Capital IQ, MergerMarket, among others.
• Strong data literacy skills and experience with data manipulation preferred.
• Keen interest in innovation and technology, and an ability to learn new legal and business research platforms.
• Resourceful, proactive, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively and meet tight internal and external deadlines.
• Evidence of a strong client service focus, superior written and oral communication skills, and the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external clients.
• Able to apply strong, independent judgment at all times, and to see the big picture.
• Able to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Availability to work outside regular work hours as needed to meet firm business needs.