Legal Research Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Identify and obtain legal and business resources, encompassing cases, dockets, statutes, regulations, treatises, SEC filings, and corporate information.

• Execute designated legal, company, industry, and market research; formulate search strategies, evaluate sources, and organize and summarize outcomes.

• Examine documents, data, citations, and deliverables for precision, completeness, relevance, compliance with client directives, and quality-control standards.

• Track and address client and internal inquiries, seek clarification, provide timely updates, and escalate issues as necessary.

• Create research summaries, reports, presentations, and Excel spreadsheets; accurately input, organize, review, and analyze information.

• Utilize request management systems, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and other related tools to oversee workflows, collaboration, and document storage.

• Work alongside colleagues to ensure timely completion of tasks and engage in training, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.

• Exemplify Harbor’s values through reliable performance, respectful communication, sound judgment, client service, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and prior experience in a law firm or legal services setting are required.

• Proven experience in retrieving legal and corporate documents, with knowledge of court systems, legal terminology, citations, and research methodologies.

• Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, Capital IQ, EDGAR, court and docket databases, or similar resources.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, attention-to-detail, and accuracy skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including the ability to create presentations and organize, review, and analyze data.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professional email etiquette, teamwork, responsiveness, and sound judgment.

• Capability to adhere to procedures, templates, and client directives; manage priorities and deadlines in a dynamic remote environment; and maintain a stable internet connection.

• Self-driven, reliable, and dedicated to continuous learning and professional advancement.

• Experience in supporting attorneys, librarians, paralegals, or other legal professionals is preferred.

• Familiarity with SEC EDGAR, PACER, court websites, docket platforms, legal request management systems, or comparable resources is preferred.

• Experience in preparing research summaries, client-facing reports, presentations, or data-driven deliverables is preferred.

• Interest in enhancing legal, business, market, and competitive research capabilities is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for training, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

• A supportive team environment.

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.