Harbor

Library and Research Analyst

Remote, Canada; Remote, United States; UK - Remote · Remote (country restricted)

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EmployerHarbor
LocationRemote, Canada; Remote, United States; UK - Remote
Work styleRemote (country restricted)
Employer posted3 months ago

Harbor seeks a Senior Library and Research Analyst to join the Library and Research department. The Analyst will be responsible for conducting legal research and performing retrieval tasks in support of Harbor’s law firm clients through the effective utilization of electronic research resources and other internal tools. This is a full-time, fully remote position that can be worked from anywhere in US or Canada. This position will cover the hours of 2 PM - 11 PM ET.

Responsibilities:

Conducts legal, business, and other research and reference work, including sophisticated, in-depth research and analysis utilizing legal and non-legal information resources
Conducts effective reference interviews and distills research results into clear and concise reports of findings
Evaluates diverse information sources for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness and selects the optimal resources for research requests
Assists in the instruction of attorneys, legal assistants, and others in the use of legal research tools and services
Maintains research proficiency across a wide spectrum of business, legal, legislative, analytics and docket resources including Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Pacer, WK VitalLaw, and Lex Machina among others
Effectively utilizes request tracking software to track and process research requests
Continues professional development through library association membership and activities

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Qualifications:

MLS and/or demonstrated relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library, special library, or research center
4-6 years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library or special library or research center
Experience with legal and business information resources, online database searching, business research and legal research practice and procedures
Experience using Lexis, Westlaw, and other standard legal research databases
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Responsiveness and demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines
Client service orientation combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills with demonstrated attention to detail
Ability to work in a collaborative, service-oriented team, yet also independently with minimal supervision

About Us:

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.

Harbor 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.

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