Research Analyst POST NUMBER: 415193
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive legal research using various online and print resources
- Analyze and synthesize complex legal information into clear, concise reports
- Support attorneys by locating relevant statutes, regulations, and case law
- Develop and manage information alerts on relevant legal developments and company news
- Design and deliver educational sessions on research methodologies and tools for staff at all levels
- Maintain and update the firm's internal knowledge base
- Develop user-friendly guides and reference materials to enhance access to information resources
- Collaborate on initiatives to improve information organization and retrieval within the firm
- Assist in curating and organizing the firm's legal knowledge assets
- Stay current with emerging trends in legal research and information science
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Library Science or Juris Doctor preferred
- 3 years of experience in legal research or a related field
- Strong proficiency in legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with legal technology and willingness to learn new tools
- Experience in developing training materials and conducting workshops is a plus
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.