Research & Knowledge Analyst - LAC Group

Location: USA - DC - Washington DC

LAC Group is seeking an experienced Research & Knowledge Analyst for an opportunity at the Washington, D.C. office of a prestigious global law firm! This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support Research and Knowledge Management initiatives for attorneys and staff on a global basis, incorporating new technology
• Analyze corporate, legal and general resources and communicate findings to appropriate end-users
• Assist with planning and implementation of employee training and orientation programs
• Assist with the evaluation and recommendation of new information resources
• Perform cost-effective ready reference and in-depth legal and corporate research using online and print resources
• Creates new business alert services and maintains current awareness alert services
• Provides attorneys with access to and encourages effective use of internal and external knowledge resources
• Works independently and with the Knowledge Strategy team and various practice groups to choose, collect, organize, update and maintain content for practice area websites and databases.
• Disseminate knowledge resources via firm-wide intranet and databases and collaborates with practice group leaders to design effective Knowledge Strategy website and databases
• Establish relationships with attorneys to promote Knowledge Strategy initiatives
• Ensure continuity of Research & Knowledge Services operations during supervisor absences
• Mentor Research & Knowledge Services professional staff
• Distribute and records research and KM requests using workflow software
• Monitor email on firm-issued mobile devices while out of the office during off-hours and coordinates with DC office to complete pending requests

Qualifications

• Master’s in Library Science or equivalent experience (minimum 8 years) plus a minimum of 2 years of experience performing research in a law firm or corporation
• Proficient with online research tools including: Lexis, Westlaw, Intelligize, Bloomberg, Securities Mosaic, Practical Law, PLI, Capital IQ, Fastcase, Deal Point Data, SNL, CCH Cheetah
• Broad knowledge of legal, financial and business information resources
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience using WYSIWYG web page editors
• Flexibility to travel and adjust working hours to meet the firm’s operating and business needs

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.