Library and Research Analyst conducting legal, business, and reference research for Harbor’s law firm clients. Evaluating research sources and supporting attorneys with legal information tools.
Responsibilities
Conduct legal, business, and other research and reference work, including sophisticated, in-depth research and analysis using legal and non-legal information resources
Conduct effective reference interviews and distill research results into clear and concise reports of findings
Evaluate information sources for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness, selecting optimal resources for research requests
Assist in instructing attorneys, legal assistants, and others in using legal research tools and services
Maintain research proficiency across business, legal, legislative, analytics, and docket resources, including Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, PACER, WK VitalLaw, and Lex Machina
Use request-tracking software to track and process research requests
Continue professional development through library association membership and activities
Requirements
MLS and/or demonstrated relevant professional research experience in a private law firm, academic law library, special library, or research center
4–6 years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library, special library, or research center
Experience with legal and business information resources, online database searching, business research, and legal research practice and procedures
Experience using Lexis, Westlaw, and other standard legal research databases
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines
Client service orientation with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills with demonstrated attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a service-oriented team and independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work 11:30 AM–8:30 PM ET
Benefits
Full-time employment
Fully remote work
Professional development through library association membership and activities
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