Legal Research Analyst POST NUMBER: 481989

Our client is seeking a Legal Research Analyst to support attorneys through comprehensive legal research, analysis, and knowledge management initiatives. This role will focus on navigating complex legal databases, synthesizing information from a variety of sources, supporting legal technology initiatives, and enhancing access to legal resources across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research using a variety of online and print resources.
• Analyze and synthesize complex legal information into clear, concise reports and summaries.
• Support attorneys by identifying relevant case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources.
• Monitor legal developments and maintain research alerts on emerging case law, legislation, and industry news.
• Assist with legal technology initiatives, including evaluating and optimizing research tools and information resources.
• Maintain and enhance the organization's internal knowledge management resources, ensuring information is accurate, current, and easily accessible.
• Develop research guides, reference materials, and best practices to improve access to legal information.
• Collaborate with attorneys and business teams to organize, preserve, and improve legal knowledge assets.
• Identify opportunities to enhance research workflows, information organization, and knowledge-sharing processes.
• Stay current on emerging legal research methodologies, technology, and information management trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor or Master's degree in Library Science strongly preferred.
• 3 years of experience in legal research, knowledge management, or a related field.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal information and communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience supporting legal technology platforms or knowledge management initiatives preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and cross-functional teams.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.