Research Specialist

With 11 offices across the United States, 450+ professionals and 350+ staff professionals, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. The firm’s groundbreaking approach—bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy—differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the firm to provide a unique and compelling value proposition.

We are currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Research Analyst to join our Library & Information Services team.  The position requires a commitment to service excellence, the ability to work well with others in a team or individually, and the ability to remain flexible, self-starter attitude, excellent verbal/written communications, marketing skills, strong desire to provide excellent client service and ability to stay positive in times of change. This role can be based in our Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, New York or Washington D.C. offices.

Essential Job Functions:

Reporting to the Library & Information Services Director and working with a larger team, this role will:

• Assist in gathering business and competitive intelligence research
• Synthesize information, verbally or written
• Create, monitor and audit current awareness and docket alerts
• Acquire requested materials, including interlibrary loan
• Set up database passwords as needed
• Assist the Electronic Resources Manager with resource issues;  access, upgrading, acquiring, coding and setting up training sessions.
• Assist in maintaining library intranet page
• Assist with orientation and presentations for new attorneys and paralegals
• Promote library services
• Other projects as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Library Science, Information Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in legal and non-legal research, preferably in a law firm or corporate setting
• Strong proficiency in legal research databases, such as Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law and a variety of other resources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

The base annual pay range for this role is between $65,000-$72,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity.  A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

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