Knowledge & Research Analyst (Hybrid)

Taft is currently seeking a Knowledge & Research Analyst to join our Knowledge and Research Services Department in the Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Denver, Indianapolis, or Minneapolis office.

Taft Stettinius & Hollister is seeking a full-time Knowledge & Research Analyst with 3+ years of library experience to join our Knowledge and Research Services Department.  This position will be based in one of the following office locations: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Denver, Indianapolis, or Minneapolis. This is a hybrid role and will require three days per week on site. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts in-depth legal and business research and competitive intelligence in a fast-paced environment.
• Synthesizes complex research into concise deliverables.
• Contributes to department’s strategic planning, outreach efforts, and policy formulation.
• Periodically attends department or practice group meetings.
• Develops and conducts training and orientation sessions for attorneys and paralegals.
• Assists in administrative tasks such as collection development, product review, and copy cataloging.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, successfully managing deadlines and prioritizing projects.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Library & Information Science (MLS or MLIS) from an accredited graduate program required.
• Three years of library reference experience.  Law firm or corporate experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience researching in specialized  legal and business resources (Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and document management software.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.  The salary range for this position is $37.36/hr. - $47.25/hr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.