What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Analyst position at Williams Mullen Clark Dobbins PC?
Williams Mullen is seeking an experienced Research Analyst to provide research support to lawyers, paralegals, and staff. This role is part of the Research & Information Services Department that supports the firm’s research and information needs while also investigating and integrating evolving technologies into our services. This role has the potential to be a hybrid role. The Research Analyst role requires a Master of Library Science degree or JD and a minimum of 5 years of legal research experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts legal, business, and general research and communicates findings in a clear and concise manner to attorneys and staff in all practice areas
- Works collaboratively with peers, as needed in responding to research requests
- Assists with the training of attorneys and staff on the effective use of legal and business research resources
- Participates in attorney and staff onboarding and orientation
- Supports the initiative to deliver practice area specific information services to attorneys, including providing resources and current awareness services to meet practice groups’ current and shifting needs
- Troubleshoots problems with applications and online services and assists with password maintenance
- Participates in collection development, including assessing content and value of electronic resources and evolving technologies
- Keeps accurate records of research projects, trainings, collection development activities, and other assignments as needed
- Assists in the preparation and updating of research aids, user guides, bibliographies, and the library’s intranet pages
- Participates in developing and implementing library policies and procedures
- Participates in professional development through training and involvement in professional associations
- Works on special projects or other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Master of Library Science degree or JD
- Minimum 5 years of legal research experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Superior customer service skills and professionalism
- Competency with online research services such as Westlaw, Lexis, Practical Law, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw, PACER and HeinOnline
- Ability to work well and thrive in a collaborative team environment
- Must have confidence, knowledge, a positive personality, and the ability to function independently
- Ability to keep up to date with new developments, master new technologies, and adapt to change