Research Analyst/Paralegal

$65,000 - $80,000/Yr

Harter Secrest & Emery Llp - Rochester, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Rochester, NY

101-250 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Research Analyst/Paralegal position at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP is designed for a dynamic and experienced candidate to join the Information Services team. The role involves performing complex legal and non-legal research, document retrieval, and providing high-level support to attorneys and staff across multiple offices. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective research practices while maintaining exceptional service standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex legal, legislative, company, industry, and other research using platforms like Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law.
• Locate and procure resources and documents from various sources including courts, libraries, and government agencies.
• Review and index case materials for attorneys, summarizing transcripts and organizing discovery documents.
• Assist in the preparation of legal pleadings including complaints, answers, and motions.
• Familiarity with federal and state court electronic filing procedures and document formatting.
• Participate in training and continuing education to maintain expert knowledge of legal research trends and resources.
• Monitor news, dockets, legislation, and rulemaking for current awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with five years of experience in legal research and client service, or a Master's degree in Library or Information Science with one to three years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, information gathering, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative interpersonal and client service skills to maintain effective relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a legal or professional service organization.
• Familiarity with legal research tools and trends.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan with significant employer contribution
• 3 weeks of vacation starting after 1 year of service