Business Legal Research Analyst

$80,000 - $90,000/Yr

Burnett Specialists - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Business Legal Research Analyst plays a crucial role in providing research support to attorneys, paralegals, and staff within a legal environment. This position involves evaluating research inquiries, determining the best methods and resources for completion, and effectively communicating findings. The Analyst also coordinates training for vendor resources and contributes to the continuous improvement of research processes.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and fact-checking in various topical areas including legal, business/corporate, IP, public records, and legislative history.
• Evaluates research inquiries to determine the best methods and resources necessary to complete each request.
• Prioritizes research requests, analyzes results, compiles answers, and communicates findings clearly.
• Assists in training attorneys and staff on the effective use of legal and business research resources.
• Organizes internal training programs, including new hire orientations and vendor resource communication/scheduling.
• Participates in the review and evaluation of new and existing electronic resources for improved service and research efficiencies.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education by attending webinars and conferences for professional development.
• Aligns with specific practice groups to support their resource needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• M.L.S., M.L.I.S., M.I.S., or equivalent degree from an American Library Association accredited school required.
• 3 years' experience conducting research in a legal setting, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Experience performing extensive research using tools such as Westlaw, Lexis, and Bloomberg Law required.

Nice-to-haves

• Specialized knowledge relating to specific legal practice areas (e.g., IP, Finance, Tax, etc.) preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 per year.