Intellectual Property Research Specialist

Job Summary

To support its law firm clients, the full-time Research Specialist will conduct high-quality legal research with a focus on intellectual property matters, utilizing various electronic research platforms in a fully remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth legal, business, and other research using both legal and non-legal information resources
• Synthesize research findings into clear, concise, and actionable reports while performing effective reference interviews
• Evaluate and select appropriate information sources and tools to meet diverse research needs

Required Qualifications:

• MLS (Master of Library Science) or equivalent experience in legal research; J.D. preferred
• 5-7 years of professional research experience in a law firm or research-focused organization
• Strong working knowledge of legal and business information sources and online database searching
• Demonstrated experience using Lexis, Westlaw, and other core legal research platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint