Soni is seeking a savvy and dynamic
Research Analyst to join a highly collaborative Research & Knowledge Management team at a premier global law firm. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute by providing high-level research support to attorneys, legal assistants, and Business Development professionals across various practice groups. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in legal research tools, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days in-office attendance at the Firm's New York headquarters (Hudson Yards area).
Responsibilities: - Deliver comprehensive legal research across diverse practice areas (Corporate, Tax and Litigation) using both conventional and emerging research platforms.
- Conduct case law, statutory, regulatory, and legislative history research under the direction of the Research Manager.
- Support attorneys with cost-effective research strategies and provide targeted training sessions on legal research tools and databases.
- Lead onboarding and research orientation sessions for new associates and summer program participants.
- Distill complex research findings into actionable insights that directly support legal strategy and client needs.
Requirements: - Minimum of 3 years of legal research experience in an AmLaw 50 firm or equivalent legal environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in corporate, tax, litigation, business, and factual research methodologies.
- Proficiency with research databases and tools such as Lexis+, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Practical Law, VitalLaw, PACER, Wolters Kluwer tax resources, and Quest.
- Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative, client-service-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team-oriented culture.
Preferred Skills:Master's degree in Library & Information Science (M.L.S./M.L.I.S.) from an ALA-accredited institution and/or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Compensation: $115,000 - $130,000Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.
