What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Analyst position at Expert Institute?
Company Description
Expert Institute is the nation’s leading expert consulting and insights platform, empowering law firms to win more cases and deliver better outcomes for their clients. Since 2010, we’ve supported over 5,000 top litigation firms nationwide with expert search, research, due diligence, and cutting-edge analytics delivered through our SaaS platform, Expert iQ.
At our core, we build exceptional tools, data, and resources for trial attorneys—attorneys who demand excellence because their clients’ futures depend on it. The work is fast-paced and high-impact, and so is the team behind it. We believe a winning mindset requires relentless commitment, teamwork, and a drive to get better every day. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.
Job Description
Are you passionate about legal research, analytics, and the world of civil litigation? Do you thrive in a detail-oriented, research-driven environment where accuracy and insight matter? Join us as a Legal Analyst, where you’ll play a central role in curating expert litigation activity and transforming court data into meaningful insights for our attorney-clients.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in legal research, data analysis, and litigation support. Legal Analysts serve as a key part of our Content team, interpreting court documents, tracking expert witness involvement, and delivering case law analytics that help shape litigation strategy.
You’ll work extensively with leading legal research platforms similar to—Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, LexisNexis—and within Data Central, our proprietary content collection and curation tool. This role offers strong potential for growth for those who are curious, driven, and committed to excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Review online civil case dockets and documents to identify, analyze, and record expert witness activity
- Conduct legal research using free and fee-based databases to summarize, organize, and assemble facts from pleadings, filings, and other docket materials
- Apply your knowledge of civil litigation and legal research platforms such as Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, or LexisNexis
- Retrieve key legal documents, including dockets, motions, affidavits, court orders, subpoenas, depositions, and jury verdicts
- Set up and monitor current awareness tools and docket alerts to track new developments for our clients
- Collaborate with management to ensure deadlines are met and deliverables maintain exceptional quality
Qualifications
- A strong interest in legal research, litigation, and data-driven analysis
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex information
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to present findings clearly
- A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Comfort managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Not Required, but Preferred:
- A bachelor’s degree—ideally in legal studies, political science, business law, criminal justice, or a related research-heavy field
- Experience using legal research databases (Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, LexisNexis, or similar)
- Professional experience working in a law firm, law department, or law industry
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.