Legal Researcher
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Legal Researcher conducting advanced legal, regulatory, and litigation research for Hinshaw, a national U.S. law firm. Supporting attorneys through research analysis, alerts, training, and responsible legal AI implementation.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct high-level legal, regulatory, legislative, corporate, and general research for attorneys and administrative staff
- Demonstrate knowledge of Lexis, CourtLink, public records platforms, and other research tools
- Clarify research objectives, recommend research strategies, and deliver actionable results
- Provide business development, competitive intelligence, client, industry, and market research
- Prepare concise research summaries, reports, and source analyses
- Create and maintain alerts for clients, cases, and industries
- Support implementation and responsible use of legal AI tools
- Assist with onboarding and training attorneys and staff on research tools, AI platforms, alerts, and best practices
- Work collaboratively and independently to deliver high-quality research results
- Perform other related responsibilities as needed
Requirements:
- Advanced degree in Library Science, MLIS or equivalent, and/or J.D. preferred
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience conducting in-depth legal research
- Experience with general litigation research, including case law and expert witness research
- Understanding of the legal profession and basic knowledge of litigation and transactional practices
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Highly developed organizational skills
- Familiarity with legal AI tools and demonstrated experience using AI for legal research
- Ability to independently own projects and complete them timely and cost-effectively
- Polished communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Experience using research-related databases and commitment to continuous learning
- Ability to use initiative, work under pressure, and complete assignments accurately, timely, and professionally
- Must reside in a state where the firm maintains an office
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible benefits program
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
- Supportive environment encouraging work-life balance
- Career development
- Professional growth
- Remote work arrangement
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