Research Analyst

We have the opportunity for an experienced Research Analyst to join the firm’s Research & Knowledge Management department. This is a collaborative role supporting the firm’s attorneys and business professionals with legal and business research. This position is on a team of Research Services professionals and reports to the Director of Research & Knowledge Management.

Note:

This is a remote position based in California, Arizona, or Colorado with the expected work schedule 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

At Quarles, your goals matter. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is heard and your growth is supported. Join a team that values creativity, flexibility, and shared success.

• Supportive, adaptable work environment
• Career development through mentoring and training – Professional growth opportunities
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Be part of a firm where great people achieve great things—together.

• Independently conducts legal and business research of varying complexity, analyzes and synthesizes results, and provides clear, concise summaries of findings to requestors
• Uses AI-enabled research tools and advanced search technologies, as appropriate, to improve research efficiency; develops effective prompts; and reviews and verifies AI-generated output against authoritative sources before incorporating the results into work product
• Receives and clarifies research requests from attorneys and business professionals, identifies appropriate research approaches, and communicates regarding scope, timing, and results
• Advises attorneys and business professionals on the selection and effective use of research resources
• Provides research resource training and point-of-need guidance
• Records research requests in the department’s ticket management system and billable research time in the firm’s time entry system in accordance with firm guidelines
• Contributes to Research Services communications initiatives highlighting resources, services, and capabilities
• Participates in evaluating new and updated research resources and provides feedback regarding their potential value to the firm
• Participates in collaborative Research Services and department meetings and contributes to team discussions and knowledge sharing
• Identifies and implements process improvements related to the position's responsibilities
• Maintains current knowledge of available and existing research tools applicable to the position's responsibilities, as well as 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 expected of firm employees, including attendance, professionalism, engagement, responsiveness, and high-quality work product
• Uses resources in compliance with firm policies and licensing requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution and/or JD
• 4+ years of law firm research services experience required; practical legal experience a plus
• Working knowledge of multiple areas of law
• Experience researching case law, statutes, regulations, dockets and trial court filings, expert witness materials, attorney and judicial analytics, and verdicts and settlements
• Proficiency with major legal, business, and financial research platforms, including Westlaw Precision, Lexis+, Bloomberg Law, Practical Guidance, Practical Law, Vital Law, Court Link, D&B Hoovers, S&P Capital IQ, and comparable resources
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI-enabled…