Job Description

Position Summary:

We have the opportunity for an experienced Research & Knowledge Analyst to join the firm’s Knowledge & Innovation team. The Research & Knowledge Analyst will perform legal and business research to support firm needs. The position reports to the Research Manager within the Research Services group.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes research results and provides concise summaries of findings
• Fields requests from attorneys and staff through a request management ticketing system
• Acts as an advisor to attorneys and staff in the selection and navigation of resources
• Communicates with courts and court runner services
• Accurately records billable research in firm’s time entry system in accordance with firm policy
• Participates in the evaluation of new-to-market and updated versions of resources to determine potential value to firm
• Participates in collaborative Research Services meetings (video conference)
• Conducts onboarding training for lateral attorneys and staff
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement as it relates to the position’s responsibilities
• Works on special projects to support Knowledge & Innovation and Research Services
• Keeps abreast of available research tools applicable to the position’s responsibilities; developments with current research tools; and developments in research concepts, techniques, and methods
• Participates in professional development through internal and external training and involvement in professional associations
• Maintains strict confidentiality of firm matters
• Models qualities and performance desired in firm employees, including attendance, professionalism, and quality work product
• Uses resources in compliance with firm’s policies

Requirements:

• Bach e lor’ s degree required , ML S and/or JD preferred  
• 3+ years of law firm library /research services experience preferred  
• Proficient in use of Quest, Westlaw Edge , Lexis + , Bloomberg Law, Lexis Nexis Practical Guidance, VitalLaw , LexisNexis CourtL ink , PACER, Hein Online , Hoovers, Accurint, TLO , and othe r research resources  
• Working k nowledge of cost-effective research techniques  
• T eam mindset and excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, facilitating effective working relationsh ips and customer service  
• Strong attention to both detail and accuracy  
• Ability to work independently and efficient ly under time constraints and exercise independent judgment  
• Adept at handling multiple projects and shifting priorities  
• I nitiative and problem-solving abilities  
• Keen interest in innovation and technology , and ability to quickly learn new resources   

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits:

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Contact Information:

If you have questions, please e-mail Megan Becker at megan.becker@ogletree.com with "Research & Knowledge Analyst" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview:

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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