Library and Research Analyst

Harbor

. Conduct legal, business, and other research and reference work, including sophisticated, in-depth research and analysis using legal and non-legal information resources .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal and business research methodologies, utilizing tools such as Lexis and Westlaw to deliver precise and actionable insights. Strong organizational skills and client service orientation ensure effective collaboration and communication within a team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MLS DegreeLegal Research ExperienceProficiency in Lexis and WestlawMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyClient Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchBusiness ResearchOnline Database SearchingResearch AnalysisRequest-Tracking Software

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

LexisWestlawBloomberg LawPACERWK VitalLawLex Machina

Industry Keywords

Private Law FirmAcademic Law LibrarySpecial LibraryResearch CenterLegal Information Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct legal, business, and other research and reference work, including sophisticated, in-depth research and analysis using legal and non-legal information resources
Conduct effective reference interviews and distill research results into clear and concise reports of findings
Evaluate information sources for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness, selecting optimal resources for research requests
Assist in instructing attorneys, legal assistants, and others in using legal research tools and services
Maintain research proficiency across business, legal, legislative, analytics, and docket resources, including Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, PACER, WK VitalLaw, and Lex Machina
Use request-tracking software to track and process research requests
Continue professional development through library association membership and activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

MLS and/or demonstrated relevant professional research experience in a private law firm, academic law library, special library, or research center
4–6 years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library, special library, or research center
Experience with legal and business information resources, online database searching, business research, and legal research practice and procedures
Experience using Lexis, Westlaw, and other standard legal research databases
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines
Client service orientation with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills with demonstrated attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a service-oriented team and independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work 11:30 AM–8:30 PM ET

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Fully remote work
Professional development through library association membership and activities