Legal Research Specialist

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

. Provide legal and business research support to attorneys and staff across all firm practice areas .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNew York City • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal and business research skills across multiple practice areas, utilizing major research platforms and AI-powered tools. Capable of managing competing priorities while delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Research SkillsExperience With WestlawExperience With LexisCustomer Service SkillsMicrosoft Office 365 Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchBusiness ResearchData AnalysisInformation EvaluationKnowledge Management Principles

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailCollaborationCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Bloomberg LawPractical LawIntelligizePACERBloomberg Terminal

Industry Keywords

Law FirmCorporate Legal DepartmentFinancial InstitutionProfessional Services FirmLitigation Analytics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal and business research support to attorneys and staff across all firm practice areas
Conduct legal research across federal, state, and international jurisdictions
Research case law, court documents, SEC filings, precedent agreements, financial data, and statutory and regulatory matters
Analyze results and deliver accurate, reliable, clearly presented work product
Manage multiple concurrent research requests, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines
Use AI-powered and traditional research tools, validate results, and communicate the basis for research conclusions
Monitor legal and business developments and create current awareness alerts
Contribute content to the Library’s SharePoint intranet site
Train attorneys and staff on research databases, AI tools, and other information resources
Evaluate information resources and recommend tools based on quality, coverage, usability, and value
Remain current on research techniques, legal technology, and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience working in a law firm, corporate legal department, financial institution, professional services firm, or similar environment in a library, research, or knowledge management role
Strong legal and business research skills across multiple practice areas
Experience using major legal and business research platforms, including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, Practical Law, Intelligize, Deal Point Data, VitalLaw, RBSource, PACER, Lexology, Bloomberg terminal, Capital IQ, FactSet, PitchBook, and Jus Mundi
Confidence learning and using new research technologies, including AI-powered legal research tools
Strong customer service and engagement skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work effectively as part of a small, collaborative team with minimal day-to-day supervision
Ability to manage competing priorities, stay organized under time pressure, and deliver high-quality work on deadline
Command of Microsoft Office 365
Degree in law, library and information science, information management, or a related field preferred
Understanding of knowledge management principles and tools
Familiarity with litigation analytics, docket monitoring, and document management systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work policy with employees expected to be in the office at least three days per week
Professional growth opportunities
Firm training, vendor programs, professional associations, and other development opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures