Legal and Business Research Analyst

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.

The Legal and Business Research Analyst reports to the Senior Manager, Library and Information Services and is responsible for supporting and providing research services to the firm’s fee-earners; attorneys, consultants, business development and other business groups. The level of research support includes primary & secondary legal and business research using primarily electronic resources.  Associated administrative work includes training, assisting the Information Services Director with evaluating new and existing licenses and subscriptions, staying abreast of trends and new technology and supporting the firm’s AI initiatives.  This role can be based in our Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, New York or Washington D.C. offices.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct in-depth research across all practice groups and business units.
• Train and support attorneys and business professionals on the efficient use of firm resources.
• Proactively respond to incoming research assignments, and ensure strong communication, timeliness, thoroughness and accuracy.
• Assist with other research tasks and projects as required.
• Proactively stays abreast of new products and services and lead demos and trials, resource evaluations, and products recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in law, library science, information science, or a related field.  MLIS preferred but will consider equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years’ of research experience, either within a law firm or a professional services organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in legal research databases, such as Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law and a variety of other resources
• Strong knowledge of library systems and workflows.
• 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
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a hybrid (remote + office) team.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.

The base annual pay range for this role is between $73,000-$85,000. 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.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled

Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.