Azusa Pacific University

Senior Research Analyst

Azusa Pacific University • $100K — $125K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
4 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced knowledge of legal research platforms and methodologies.
  • Proficiency in AI-powered research tools, with a focus on validation and risk mitigation.
  • Ability to mentor and train in traditional and AI research techniques.
  • Strong analytical skills for assessing research risk and advising attorneys effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting findings and building trust with stakeholders.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver complex legal and business research to attorneys and senior leadership.
  • Serve as a lead research resource for practice groups and strategic initiatives.
  • Guide attorneys on AI research tools and validate AI-generated outputs.
  • Mentor junior researchers in advanced and AI-assisted research techniques.
  • Support onboarding and education for attorneys on research best practices.
  • Monitor news and legislative developments for internal communications.
  • Evaluate research tools and prepare recommendations for leadership.

Benefits

  • Values-driven firm focused on collaboration and respect.
  • Hybrid work schedule available.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and profit-sharing options.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday provisions.
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Senior Research Analyst provides advanced research support to the Firm's attorneys and business professionals by delivering high-value legal, business, and industry research across all practice areas. In addition to handling complex and high-risk research requests, the Senior Research Analyst serves as a leader in AI-enabled research, mentoring team members, guiding attorneys on responsible and effective use of AI tools, and helping shape research workflows, standards, and best practices. This role plays a critical part in sustaining research quality, driving innovation, and supporting firmwide strategic initiatives.

What You Will Be Doing
  • Deliver complex, high-stakes legal and business research for attorneys and senior firm leadership using a wide range of digital and print resources; bill research time to client matters as appropriate.
  • Serve as a lead research resource for assigned practice groups, business professional teams, or strategic initiatives, providing subject-matter expertise and consultative support.
  • Act as a subject-matter expert and internal leader in AI-powered research tools, guiding attorneys on effective and responsible adoption, validating AI-generated outputs, and advising on appropriate use cases.
  • Mentor and train Research Analysts, including coaching on advanced research techniques, AI-assisted research workflows, quality standards, and professional development.
  • Support onboarding and ongoing education for attorneys, including AI research training, best practices, and risk awareness.
  • Monitor news, litigation activity, and legislative and regulatory developments; lead or contribute to alerts, updates, newsletters, and internal communications.
  • Maintain advanced knowledge of the library's digital platforms, print collections, interlibrary loan networks, and document delivery services; demonstrate deep proficiency in search strategy, database functionality, and licensing considerations.
  • Participate in and often lead evaluation of research tools, including pilots, product comparisons, vendor discussions, feedback analysis, and preparation of recommendations for leadership.
  • Partner closely with the Director and Research & Reference Services Manager on departmental strategy, process improvements, AI governance, and special projects.
  • Provide coverage for email monitoring and ensure adherence to internal workflows, service standards, and request-handling procedures.
  • Contribute to the Firm's Service Excellence culture by modeling professional, solution-oriented support and maintaining strong relationships with attorneys, business professionals, and external vendors.
  • Serve as a lead research resource for assigned practice groups, business professional teams, or strategic initiatives, providing subject-matter expertise and consultative support.
Required Skills
What You Will Bring to This Position
  • Advanced working knowledge of print and digital legal research platforms, business information databases, and research methodologies.
  • Advanced proficiency with AI-powered research tools, including generative AI and analytics platforms, with demonstrated ability to validate outputs, mitigate risk, and design effective AI-assisted research workflows.
  • Ability to train, mentor, and guide others in both traditional and AI-enabled research techniques.
  • Strong judgment and analytical skills, with the ability to assess research risk, escalate issues appropriately, and advise attorneys on research strategy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and build trust with attorneys and senior stakeholders.
  • Highly organized, with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Required Experience
Education
  • BA/BS required.
  • JD, MLS, or MLIS required.

Experience

  • 5+ years of progressively responsible research experience required.
  • Experience in a large law firm or comparable professional services environment, strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring junior researchers or leading research initiatives, preferred.

Why Join Us?
  • A values driven firm that fosters collaboration and respect
  • The hiring range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000 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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