Position: Senior Research Analyst
Location: Mintz
Original post on LLSDC Jobline.
Locations include: Boston, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington, DC
Under the direction of the Manager, Research Services, the Senior Research Analyst works as part of the team to provide expert and in-depth research services to all attorneys, legal staff, administrators, and others firm-wide. Senior Research Analysts also serve as specialists and project leaders.
An analyst holds a senior position because of their knowledge and experience which allows them to perform at the highest level. Senior Research Analysts serve as designated specialists (subject, industry, practice area, and/or type of research) and are expected to lead/drive other projects or areas. In this role as Senior, takes and active part in developing more junior research staff.
Responsibilities:
Research and Reference Services
Conducts high-level, customizable research and analysis in legal, business, and other subjects using appropriate print or electronic resources, as well as other libraries and industry colleagues.
Responds to research queries accurately, and in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Monitors research intake and handles research projects in accordance with the schedule implemented by the department.
Leads or coordinates large or group projects, as required.
Presents results using department branding and templates whenever possible.
Advises, mentors, and oversees skill development of more junior research staff. Oversees work product.
Serves as practice, subject, industry and/or type of research specialist in areas identified by the Manager.
Orientation, Training and Knowledge Sharing Services
Assists with the development of orientation, training, research guides, Spotlights, and other reference materials.
Participates in formal orientation and training sessions.
Conducts on-demand training in the use of print or electronic resources.
Identifies attorney research and training needs and proactively provides opportunities for education.
Assists in developing content for the intranet and other internal firm meetings.
Continuing Education and Communication
Maintains current knowledge of developments in research and competitive intelligence services and resources.
Maintains awareness of current and emerging technologies relevant to research services and shares knowledge with the team and attorney groups.
Actively participates in department, practice, and other internal firm meetings
Other Duties
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends new resources.
Participates in collection development, collection maintenance, budget management, supervision of filing services, shelf reading and other activities to make sure that we maintain a useful collection in each office.
Participates in, or leads, special projects as assigned.
Assume additional responsibilities as requested.
This role requires 60% in office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.
Qualifications:
Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited school or equivalent degree
5+ years progressively responsible experience, including significant experience in a law firm or corporate information center. Law firm experience is strongly preferred.
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The salary range for this position in DC, CA, and NY is $80,000 to $120,000. This position is bonus eligible. Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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