Research Analyst

Summary

Quarles & Brady LLP is a law firm with a Research & Knowledge Management department supporting attorneys and business professionals. The Research Analyst conducts legal and business research, uses AI-enabled research tools, advises internal clients, provides training, and contributes to research services improvements and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts legal and business research of varying complexity, analyzes and synthesizes results, and provides clear, concise summaries of findings to requestors
• Uses AI-enabled research tools and advanced search technologies, as appropriate, to improve research efficiency; develops effective prompts; and reviews and verifies AI-generated output against authoritative sources before incorporating the results into work product
• Receives and clarifies research requests from attorneys and business professionals, identifies appropriate research approaches, and communicates regarding scope, timing, and results
• Advises attorneys and business professionals on the selection and effective use of research resources
• Provides research resource training and point-of-need guidance
• Records research requests in the department’s ticket management system and billable research time in the firm’s time entry system in accordance with firm guidelines
• Contributes to Research Services communications initiatives highlighting resources, services, and capabilities
• Participates in evaluating new and updated research resources and provides feedback regarding their potential value to the firm
• Participates in collaborative Research Services and department meetings and contributes to team discussions and knowledge sharing
• Identifies and implements process improvements related to the position's responsibilities
• Maintains current knowledge of available and existing research tools applicable to the position's responsibilities, as well as developments in research concepts, techniques, and methods
• Participates in professional development through internal and external training and involvement in professional associations
• Maintains strict confidentiality of firm matters
• Models qualities and performance expected of firm employees, including attendance, professionalism, engagement, responsiveness, and high-quality work product
• Uses resources in compliance with firm policies and licensing requirements

Skills

• • Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution and/or JD
• • 4+ years of law firm research services experience required; practical legal experience a plus
• • Working knowledge of multiple areas of law
• • Experience researching case law, statutes, regulations, dockets and trial court filings, expert witness materials, attorney and judicial analytics, and verdicts and settlements
• • Proficiency with major legal, business, and financial research platforms, including Westlaw Precision, Lexis+, Bloomberg Law, Practical Guidance, Practical Law, VitalLaw, CourtLink, D&B Hoovers, S&P Capital IQ, and comparable resources
• • Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI-enabled tools in legal or business research, including prompt development, output evaluation, and validation of results against authoritative sources
• • Familiarity with time-entry, billing, and ticket-management systems
• • Ability to work independently, manage and prioritize multiple projects, and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate research results and synthesize relevant information into clear, concise summaries
• • Team mindset and excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a focus on responsive, high-quality service
• This is a remote position based in California, Arizona, or Colorado with the expected work schedule 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time
• • 4+ years of law firm research services experience required; practical legal experience a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• • Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution and/or JD
• • 4+ years of law firm research services experience required; practical legal experience a plus
• • Working knowledge of multiple areas of law
• • Experience researching case law, statutes, regulations, dockets and trial court filings, expert witness materials, attorney and judicial analytics, and verdicts and settlements
• • Proficiency with major legal, business, and financial research platforms, including Westlaw Precision, Lexis+, Bloomberg Law, Practical Guidance, Practical Law, VitalLaw, CourtLink, D&B Hoovers, S&P Capital IQ, and comparable resources
• • Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI-enabled tools in legal or business research, including prompt development, output evaluation, and validation of results against authoritative sources
• • Familiarity with time-entry, billing, and ticket-management systems
• • Ability to work independently, manage and prioritize multiple projects, and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate research results and synthesize relevant information into clear, concise summaries
• • Team mindset and excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a focus on responsive, high-quality service
• This is a remote position based in California, Arizona, or Colorado with the expected work schedule 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Nice to Haves

• • 4+ years of law firm research services experience required; practical legal experience a plus

Benefits

• Supportive, adaptable work environment
• Career development through mentoring and training – Professional growth opportunities
• Bonus
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours
• Remote position based in California, Arizona, or Colorado