Research Analyst at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with almost 4,000 lawyers and staff in 31 offices, is seeking a Research Analyst reporting to the Regional Director of Research and Library Services. This position will reside in the Houston office and will be responsible for providing general and specialized research services to the firm’s lawyers and staff:

• Performs in-depth legal, corporate, financial and/or general research for lawyers, staff, and clients by utilizing the appropriate mix of the firm’s wide range of external and internal legal, business, and news resources.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the scope, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of the firm’s various research resources and selects the most relevant tools for any given request.
• Presents and packages research findings clearly and concisely. 
• Monitors daily news, legislative and regulatory developments as required. 
• Keeps up with new developments, technologies, innovations, and products in the fields of legal and business research. 
• Conducts training on research resources and research techniques.
• Works with subject matter experts and members of the Research & Library Services Training Team to create training guides and subject- and task- specific Intranet research resource pages.
• Participates in team initiatives to promote research resources, tools, and services. 
   

Requirements

• A Masters Degree in Information or Library Science (ALA accredited preferred), and a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekend hours as needed.
• Research and analytical ability to interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,  technical procedures or government regulations, write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Problem solving skills; planning/organizational skills
• Teamwork and Customer service skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively present information, and respond to inquiries from clients and managers.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions

You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by your hire date to be eligible for starting in the role. Proof of vaccination will be required. Morgan Lewis will provide reasonable accommodation(s) based on medical or religious grounds for qualified candidates.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.