Research Specialist, Legal Knowledge and Research Services

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a go-to subject matter expert in one or more specialized legal research areas, regularly leading complex research initiatives from intake through completion and delivering clear, actionable, client-ready results.
• Lead complex client-facing and internal research projects, including scoping requests, developing research plans, managing deadlines, and ensuring work product aligns with client expectations and quality standards.
• Craft high-impact written deliverables, including research summaries, analyses, and other client-ready work product, and assist with presentations and trainings.

Qualifications:

• MLS and/or demonstrated relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library.
• 4-6 years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library, or research center.
• Proficiency with legal and business information resources, including Lexis, Westlaw, and Microsoft Office Suite.

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 navigates alongside leading law firms and corporations.
• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.