Legal Researcher – Virtual HBR Consulting – New York, NY

LAW FIRM RESEARCHER / LEGAL RESEARCHER – VIRTUAL

Overview

HBR Consulting LLC (HBR) is seeking a Research Consultant to join us and provide high quality research service and work product to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate all incoming client research requests to determine the best methods and resources necessary to complete each request
  • Provide research expertise and work product delivery to librarians, lawyers, paralegals and staff.
  • Prioritize and respond to requests, analyze results, compile answers and communicate research findings in a clear and concise manner

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Librarianship or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or JD from an ABA-accredited institution
  • 5 years+ experience in a law firm library
  • 5 years+ relevant reference/research experience
  • Strong research ability
  • Knowledge of standard research resources including, but not limited to, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, etc.
  • High level of skill in written communications to effectively deliver and explain research findings to attorneys both verbally and through written summaries and analysis
  • Ability to work well independently
  • Ability to work remotely

HBR Consulting LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Experience:

  • relevant: 5 years (Preferred)
  • law firm research: 5 years (Preferred)

Contract Length:

  • 3 – 4 months
  • 1 year
  • Varies

Full Time Opportunity:

  • Yes

Work Location:

  • Fully Remote