Provides both legal & non-legal research for attorneys and staff using free and fee-based subscription resources.
Monitors both state and federal regulatory and legislative developments, as well as current litigation.
Researching legislative and regulatory history at both the federal and state level.
Conducts in-depth research and analysis on companies, industries, competitors, marketplaces, and technologies.
Produces cogent and succinct deliverables in response to research requests.
Monitors various news and intelligence sources for business development opportunities and market visibility.
Inputs client billing into business systems for research services.
Contributes to department's strategic planning, outreach efforts, and policy formulation.
Conducts training and orientation sessions for attorneys and paralegals.
Assists in administrative tasks including collection development, product review, and maintenance with the remaining physical library materials, when needed.
Requirements
Master's degree in Library & Information Science from an accredited graduate program required.
2+ more years of research experience (law firm or corporate experience) is strongly preferred.
Experience researching in specialized legal (Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg, PACER) business (Pitchbook, CIQ, D&B, Mergent) and legislative (Politico Pro, FiscalNote) databases are essential.
Experience monitoring federal & state legislative and regulatory developments is desirable.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and document management software.