Azusa Pacific University

Research Analyst

Azusa Pacific University • $85K — $107K *
Boston, MA 02115In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of print and digital legal research platforms
  • Experience with AI-powered research tools and responsible usage
  • Familiarity with emerging research technologies
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines with precision
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Highly organized with effective time management

Responsibilities

  • Conduct high-quality legal and business research for various practice areas
  • Support business professional departments with targeted research
  • Monitor ongoing news and litigation activity and prepare updates
  • Maintain expert knowledge of digital platforms and library services
  • Educate attorneys on AI research tools and validate outputs
  • Provide coverage for email monitoring and request handling
  • Collaborate on departmental projects and process improvements

Benefits

  • Values-driven work environment fostering collaboration
  • Eligibility for a hybrid work schedule
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
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.

What You Will Be Doing
  • Deliver timely, high-quality legal and business research for attorneys across all practice areas using a wide range of digital and print resources; bill research time to client matters as appropriate.
  • Provide targeted research support to business professional departments, including Clients and Markets, New Business/Conflicts, Paralegal Services, and the Managing Attorney's Office.
  • Monitor news, litigation activity, and legislative and regulatory developments; prepare and contribute to alerts, updates, newsletters, and internal communications.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of the library's digital platforms, print collections, interlibrary loan networks, and document delivery services; demonstrate strong proficiency in search strategy, database functionality, and licensing guidelines.
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert in AI-powered research tools, educating attorneys on effective and responsible adoption, validating outputs, and integrating AI tools into research workflows.
  • Provide coverage for email monitoring and adhere to internal workflows, service standards, and request-handling procedures.
  • Partner with the Research & Reference Services Manager to maintain and enhance intranet research pages, including link maintenance, content updates, and integration of subject-matter resources into the Firm's portal.
  • Participate in the evaluation of research tools, including pilots, product comparisons, feedback collection, and preparation of recommendation summaries.
  • Serve as a subject-matter resource for assigned practice groups, business professional teams, or topical areas based on departmental and Firm needs.
  • Collaborate with the Director and Research & Reference Services Manager on departmental initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.
  • 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 clear, courteous communication via electronic correspondence, telephone, and in-person interactions.
Required Skills
What You Will Bring to This Position
  • Strong working knowledge of print and digital legal research platforms, business information databases, and research methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of AI-powered research tools, including generative AI and analytics platforms, with the ability to apply them appropriately, validate outputs, and support responsible use within research workflows.
  • Familiarity with emerging research technologies and the ability to integrate new tools into established processes.
  • Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present research findings clearly and collaborate effectively with attorneys and business professionals.
  • Highly organized, with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent requests.


Required Experience
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.

Why Join Us?
  • A values driven firm that fosters collaboration and respect
  • The hiring range for this position is $85,760 - $107,200 annually, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications and internal equity.
  • This position is eligible for a Hybrid Schedule
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • For additional information about our benefits, please click here

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions. The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.

About Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University is a private, evangelical Christian university in Azusa, California. The university was founded in 1899, with classes opening on March 3, 1900, in Whittier, California, and began offering degrees in 1939. The university's seminary, the Graduate School of Theology, holds to a Wesleyan-Arminian doctrinal theology. APU offers more than 100 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California. Azusa Pacific University is organized into three colleges and seven schools. The academics programs are available from the Honors College, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Music and the Arts, Leung School of Accounting, University College, School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, School of Business and Management, School of Education, School of Nursing, and School of Theology. APU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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