Goodwin Procter LLP is seeking a Business and Legal Research Analyst to support the firm's attorneys and administrative departments with in-depth legal and business research, and to advance the objectives of Research Services.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of a wide variety of information sources, such as Westlaw, Lexis, Capital IQ, PitchBook, Intelligize InfoNgen, Derwent Innovation, and Saegis.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies, including data analytics and artificial intelligence and how those technologies impact research and the research process.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications, such as Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
- Employs research interview skills in order to clarify and interpret research requests.
- Ability to prioritize work, multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with members of the team and Firm.
- Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited library school or demonstrated, relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library, special library or research center.
Responsibilities
- Delivers proactive and value-added research to the firm.
- Provides expert legal and business research assistance to attorneys and administrative staff in a timely and effective manner, leveraging sophisticated research applications and incorporating new technologies as appropriate.
- Maintains expert-level knowledge of internal knowledge management resources and systems to enhance research deliverables.
- Provides analysis and synthesis of research results and presents findings in a manner promoting effective decision making where appropriate.
- Advises attorneys on research strategy and resource selection to ensure research is accurate and conducted in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
- Utilizes workflow software to assign and manage research projects.
- Develops curriculum and conducts training to promote effective and authoritative research.
Other
- Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited library school. Demonstrated, relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library, special library or research center can be substituted for the MLS.
- 5+ years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library or special library or research center.
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule available.
