Research Analyst

About the Company

Friedman Williams is proud to partner with a full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. These lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology and business, and remain committed to the guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among the lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of the firm's lawyers. The goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which they practice.

About the Role

The Research Analyst supports the Firm’s attorneys and business professionals by conducting high value legal, business, and industry research using a broad range of digital databases and specialized resources. In addition, Research Analysts serve as subject matter experts in the use of AI powered research tools, educating attorneys on effective and responsible adoption, validating AI generated outputs, and integrating these technologies into research workflows to improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall productivity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, high quality legal and business research to attorneys and business professionals across the firm; bill research time to client matters as appropriate.
• Monitor news, litigation, and legislative/regulatory developments and contribute to alerts, updates, newsletters, and internal communications.
• Maintain expert knowledge of digital research platforms, print collections, interlibrary loan, and document delivery services, including advanced search strategies and licensing requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in AI powered research tools, educating users on responsible adoption, validating outputs, and integrating tools into research workflows.
• Act as a research liaison to assigned practice groups, business professional teams, or topical areas, providing targeted support and expertise.
• Collaborate with department leadership on research tool evaluation, intranet content, process improvements, and special projects; adhere to service standards and workflows.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to professionalism, delivering high-quality service, and maintaining a positive, solution-oriented (“can-do”) approach. Effectively supports internal departments, external clients, and vendors through various forms of communication

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of print and digital legal research platforms, business information databases, and research methodologies.
• Experience with AI powered research tools, including generative AI and analytics platforms, with the ability to validate outputs and support responsible use.
• Familiarity with emerging research technologies and the ability to integrate new tools into established processes.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent requests, meet tight deadlines, and maintain exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research findings clearly.
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with attorneys and business professionals.

Education

• MLS, MLIS, J.D., or equivalent required. (A combination of education in a research intensive field and relevant work experience may be considered.)

Experience

• 3–5 years of research experience required.
• Experience in a large law firm or comparable professional services environment, preferred.