Research Analyst

$96,500 - $120,500/Yr

Dechert Llp - San Francisco, CA

Part-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Research Analyst at Dechert LLP will be a key member of the Research Services team, responsible for providing comprehensive research support to attorneys and legal assistants across the firm's U.S. offices. This role involves conducting efficient research, developing training materials, and maintaining relationships with practice groups to enhance the firm's research capabilities. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Conduct efficient and cost-effective research and reference support to attorneys and legal assistants using appropriate online and print sources.
• Instruct patrons in the use of materials in the Research Services collection, including online databases.
• Develop liaison relationships with Practice Groups by attending PG meetings.
• Organize online database training for attorneys and paralegals in conjunction with the Manager of Research and Competitive Intelligence and the Manager of Training and Outreach Services.
• Develop research guides and pathfinders to the collection in collaboration with the Manager of Research and Competitive Intelligence and the Manager of Training and Outreach Services.
• Meet with attorneys regarding anticipated research needs and products.
• Produce current awareness newsletters and alerts and monitor legislative issues for attorneys.
• Research topics for attorneys writing articles and presenting speeches.
• Obtain documents and books from outside sources via various means.
• Track and record billable and non-billable time spent providing research services to library clients on a daily basis and process requests through the Quest ticketing system.
• Supervise the operation of part-time filers.
• Implement Research Services policies created by the Research Services Leadership Team.
• Conduct local orientation with new attorneys in conjunction with the Manager of Training and Outreach Services.
• Promote Research Services to legal and administrative staff in assigned offices.
• Pursue continuing education opportunities and read professional literature to ensure efficient and cost-effective research services.
• Participate in professional conferences when scheduling permits.
• Occasional travel to other Firm offices.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent degree required.
• Two to five years of reference and research experience with knowledge of legal materials and databases used to support the Firm's practice areas and research needs for client work and business development efforts.
• Extensive legal and business research experience using both online and print resources.
• Well-developed professional interpersonal skills.
• Customer service focused.
• Outstanding problem-solving ability with strong organizational, management, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and coordinate multiple competing tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a law firm or legal environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with legal research databases and tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $96,500 to $120,500 annually based on experience and location.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
• Participation in professional conferences.