Position: Senior Research Specialist 
Location: Washington, DC
Posted: Brown Rudnick
Salary: $70,000-$95,000

POSITION

As part of the Research Services team, this role delivers high-level research and reference support to attorneys across all practice areas, as well as to key administrative departments including Business Development & Marketing, Recruiting, and Intake & Conflicts. The position combines expert research skills with consultative guidance to ensure authoritative, cost-effective results.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, expert-level research and reference support to attorneys and administrative teams across practice areas.
• Provide strategic guidance on research approaches, source selection, and methodology to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Proactively monitor news, dockets, legislative and regulatory developments, and subject-specific updates, sharing insights with relevant stakeholders.
• Adhere to established procedures for managing requests and appropriately billing time to client matters.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of library resources, including print collections, online databases, interlibrary loan, and document delivery services.
• Lead or support orientation and training initiatives by developing materials and delivering sessions on research tools and best practices.
• Evaluate research tools and resources, contributing to recommendations for acquisition, renewal, or discontinuation.
• Maintain and enhance the library portal, integrating specialized resources and improving user experience.
• Deliver departmental communications and collaborate on strategic projects, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of legal reference and research experience, preferably in a mid-to-large law firm or comparable environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required, MLS or MLIS strongly preferred.
• Strong research skills with the ability to think critically about tools and methodologies, conduct cost-effective and efficient searches, and clearly communicate findings.
• Proficient in legal, business, scientific, and general research resources, including platforms such as Westlaw, Practical Law, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and VitalLaw.
• Knowledge of platforms such as Checkpoint, Docket Navigator, PitchBook, and others; skilled in setting up current awareness and litigation alerts.
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure, with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Experience reviewing and assessing electronic resources to improve service delivery and research efficiency.
• Maintains expert knowledge of library systems, including collections, online databases, interlibrary loan, and document delivery.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through conferences, webinars, and active participation in professional associations.

Salary: $70,000-$95,000

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