Senior Legal Research Analyst

Job Description:

What You Will Be Doing

• Deliver complex, high‑stakes legal and business research for attorneys and senior firm leadership using a wide range of digital and print resources; bill research time to client matters as appropriate.
• Serve as a lead research resource for assigned practice groups, business professional teams, or strategic initiatives, providing subject‑matter expertise and consultative support.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert and internal leader in AI‑powered research tools, guiding attorneys on effective and responsible adoption, validating AI‑generated outputs, and advising on appropriate use cases.
• Mentor and train Research Analysts, including coaching on advanced research techniques, AI‑assisted research workflows, quality standards, and professional development.
• Support onboarding and ongoing education for attorneys, including AI research training, best practices, and risk awareness.
• Monitor news, litigation activity, and legislative and regulatory developments; lead or contribute to alerts, updates, newsletters, and internal communications.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of the library’s digital platforms, print collections, interlibrary loan networks, and document delivery services; demonstrate deep proficiency in search strategy, database functionality, and licensing considerations.
• Participate in and often lead evaluation of research tools, including pilots, product comparisons, vendor discussions, feedback analysis, and preparation of recommendations for leadership.
• Partner closely with the Director and Research & Reference Services Manager on departmental strategy, process improvements, AI governance, and special projects.
• Provide coverage for email monitoring and ensure adherence to internal workflows, service standards, and request‑handling procedures.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to professionalism, delivering high-quality service, and maintaining a positive, solution-oriented (“can-do”) approach. Effectively supports internal departments, external clients, and vendors through clear, courteous communication via electronic correspondence, telephone, and in-person interactions.

Job Requirements:

Required Skills

What You Will Bring to This Position

• Advanced working knowledge of print and digital legal research platforms, business information databases, and research methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency with AI‑powered research tools, including generative AI and analytics platforms, with demonstrated ability to validate outputs, mitigate risk, and design effective AI‑assisted research workflows.
• Ability to train, mentor, and guide others in both traditional and AI‑enabled research techniques.
• Strong judgment and analytical skills, with the ability to assess research risk, escalate issues appropriately, and advise attorneys on research strategy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and build trust with attorneys and senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized, with strong time‑management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required Experience

Education

• BA/BS required.
• JD, MLS, or MLIS required.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressively responsible research experience required.
• Experience in a large law firm or comparable professional services environment, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring junior researchers or leading research initiatives,