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Job Title: Research Specialist

Office: Boston, Hartford, New York, Orange County, Washington, DC

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days a week in office

Reports to: Manager of Research Services & Director of Research Services & Libraries

Status: Non-exempt

Working at Brown Rudnick will provide you with the opportunity to fulfill your professional goals and stimulate your intellectual curiosity. As part of the professional team here, you’ll have opportunities to share your ideas and participate in challenging, leading-edge work. With top-ranked practice areas across an international platform and commitment to professional development and training, Brown Rudnick is an ideal place to further your career.

• Assists in the preparation of department communications.
• Performs regular monitoring of news, dockets, legislative and regulatory changes, and other subject area monitoring as necessary.
• Participates in resource evaluation projects including pilots of new services and comparisons of resources and contributes to recommendations for purchase, renewal, or alternative resources.
• Works with Manager of Research Services to support the development and maintenance of the library portal, including integration of subject-specific resources.
• As part of the Research team, provides expert research and reference assistance to attorneys in all practice areas in a timely and effective manner.
• Works with the Manager of Research Services to assist in the preparation of and/or delivery of relevant orientation and training programs. Assists in the gathering of materials and drafting or editing of handouts to support the program.
• Follows internal procedures for the handling of requests as set by the Manager of Research Services.
• Bills time to client/matters as appropriate.
• Works with Research Services Manager on departmental projects and initiatives as requested.
• Provides expert reference and research assistance to support the functions of the various administrative departments of the firm including, but not limited to, Business Development & Marketing, Recruiting, and Intake & Conflicts.
• Maintains expert working knowledge of the library collection, online database resources, interlibrary loan processes, document delivery, and other resources as appropriate.
• Provides consultative research and reference support advising lawyers on the optimal strategy and source selection to obtain the most authoritative and cost-effective results.

Required Skills

• Ability to work quickly, and with great attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of legal, business, scientific, and general research resources, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of tools and techniques for setting up current awareness and litigation alerts.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuing education through conference and webinar attendance and participation in local and national associations.
• Experience with reviewing and evaluating new and existing electronic resources with an eye toward improved service and research efficiencies.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Strong research skills including an ability to think critically about research tools, conduct cost-effective and efficient research, compile research results, summarize data, and communicate methodology and results clearly.
• Knowledge or ability to learn multiple research platforms including, but not limited to, Checkpoint, Docket Navigator, PitchBook, and many others.
• Knowledge of Westlaw, Practical Law, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and VitalLaw product suites.

Education

• MLS, MLIS required.

Experience:

• Experience in a mid to large law firm or comparable environment preferred.
• 3-5 years of legal reference and research experience required.

Salary range based on experience level and location: $70,000 - $95,000

Brown Rudnick LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing talented professionals from all backgrounds across the spectrum of diversity. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or another protected characteristic, all as defined by applicable laws.