Research Analyst (Office Flex)
One Financial Center Boston, MA 02111 US
Job Description
Our client is looking for a research analyst to join their library team!
This role can sit in either SD or Boston on a 3/2 Hybrid schedule.
MLIS and legal research is required.
Responsibilities:
- Research and Reference Services
- Manages manual docket tracks and reoccurring searches for Research Services.
- Conducts and presents research and analysis in business development, legal, and other subjects using appropriate print or electronic resources and seeks direction from more senior staff when needed.
- Respond to questions or research issues accurately, and in a timely and cost-effective manner.Acts as liaison and resource specialist to sections and practices at the firm.
- Provide back-up support to practice, subject, industry and/or type of research specialist in areas identified by the Manager, Research Services.
- Assist in article ordering and record keeping.
- Assist in managing ILL and record keeping.
- Orientation, Training and Knowledge Sharing Services
- Assist in developing content for the intranet and other knowledge sharing platforms.
- Prepare Research Guides and update department documentation.
- Participate in collection development, collection maintenance, supervision of filing services, shelf reading and other activities to make sure that we maintain a useful collection in each office.
- Assist with the development of orientation and training materials as requested.
- Continuing Education and Communication
- Maintain current knowledge of developments in research and competitive intelligence services and resources.
- Maintain awareness of current and emerging technologies relevant to research services and share knowledge with the team.
- Actively participate in department meetings.
- Establish relationships with vendor representatives.
- Take advantage of training on research products.
- Regularly meet with assigned mentor.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master of Library Science or other comparable degree strongly encouraged.
- 2 years+ experience providing research and reference in a law firm or corporate environment. Law firm experience is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of research methodology as well as print and electronic resources in some areas of law relevant to the firm’s practice areas.
- Proficiency with major research services.
- Familiarity with library technologies, including software and products used for communication, research and knowledge sharing.
- Ability to analyze, evaluate and synthesize information from a variety of sources.
- Ability to prepare reports, executive summaries, and other correspondence necessary to communicate research results.