Job Number: 2113

The Research Services Department of Arnold & Porter has a new position for a Research Analyst in London to join our energetic, creative, and global service team. We are seeking candidates with both UK and US research skills and experience.

Under the direction of the firmwide Research Services management team, the Research Analyst responds to research and reference requests from attorneys, legal assistants and administrative personnel in all A&P offices and serves as a liaison to practice and industry groups. The Research Analyst also assists with current awareness monitoring, curated news preparation, collection development and maintenance, and other department activities.

Essential Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Performs UK and US reference and research services, including but not limited to legal and business intelligence research, across a wide range of subject areas using a variety of print and electronic resources, including free and fee-based databases and web sites.
• Supports all firm practice groups and serves as a liaison to designated groups to offer targeted research, training, and product support and serves as the department’s expert in select subjects, industries, and types of research.
• Participates in collection development activities, reviewing resources, products, and tools, making recommendations as appropriate, and promoting their use.
• Assists with current awareness services by developing requests and monitoring results. Creates and maintains targeted current awareness alerts and feeds.
• Updates London and Brussels practice groups regarding key resources, liaises with all London support departments, and assists the London Marketing Team with ongoing projects.
• Assists with current awareness services by creating and maintaining targeted current awareness alerts and feeds.
• Supports the global Research Services team in the collection and sharing of knowledge and best practices. Creates and maintains research guides utilized by the global research services team.
• Helps plan, develop tools and documentation, and participates in training sessions.
• Maintains awareness of new products, research tools and emerging technologies relevant to research services.
• Actively participates in department and other internal firm meetings.
• Promotes the services of the Department firmwide.
• Participates in, or leads, special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• A university degree in library and information science or a related degree along with a certificate or training in professional library skills and techniques from an accredited school.
• Minimum of two years’ experience providing research and reference in a law library with law firm experience.
• Knowledge of research methodology and print and electronic resources and tools in the areas of law relevant to the firm’s practice with a focus on UK and US law.
• Demonstrated ability to make cost-effective use of a wide range of print and online resources, such as the US and UK versions of Westlaw/Practical Law and Lexis.
• Familiarity with library and law firm technologies, including software and products used for communication, research, and knowledge sharing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including business writing skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to analyze, evaluate and synthesize information from a variety of sources.
• Strong client service and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to forge relationships with management, colleagues, and a diverse clientele.
• Effective work habits, including the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• An ability to read, speak, and understand English; fluency in a second language would be a plus.

Please submit your CV and cover letter to: [email protected].

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