Senior Legal Researcher

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

📋 Description

• Perform in-depth research on intricate regulatory frameworks, case law, statutes, and regulatory filings.

• Investigate utility tariffs, rate design regulations, cost allocation guidelines, billing compliance issues, and consumer protection laws relevant to utility services.

• Oversee all components of case research, including regulatory analysis, statutory interpretation, case law development, expert report assessment, and discovery assistance.

• Deliver foundational research that shapes case strategy, discovery processes, and litigation results.

• Influence litigation strategy, settlement approaches, and client communications.

• Address intricate inquiries regarding utility regulation, cost recovery, billing compliance, and damages assessment.

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and business teams.

• Guide junior researchers as the legal department expands.

• Develop research protocols and scalable knowledge management systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• This is a full-time remote position.

• A dedicated, distraction-free workspace with dependable high-speed internet is required during all working hours.

• Working hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

• Candidates must reside in a U.S. state within one (1) hour of Eastern Time (ET or CT time zones).

• Must be authorized to work permanently in the U.S. as a U.S. Citizen or active Green Card holder.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in legal research, contract research, litigation support, law firm research departments, or in-house legal research roles is required.

• Expert-level knowledge of Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, regulatory databases, and other legal research platforms is essential.

• Ability to design searches, create queries, manage sources, and independently verify findings.

• Outstanding legal writing skills for producing clear, concise, and well-organized memoranda and research reports.

• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to distill complex case law, statutes, and regulations into actionable insights.

• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and verifiability.

• A self-starter who takes initiative in research projects.

• Possesses intellectual curiosity and a desire to master utility regulation, tariff analysis, and cost recovery.

• Organized project management skills; adept at prioritizing multiple research requests and meeting deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and business teams.

• Paralegal certification (CP/CLP) or degree in legal studies is preferred.

• Prior experience in litigation support or discovery management is preferred.

• Familiarity with utility regulation, regulatory agencies (FERC, state PUCs), or utility-related litigation is preferred.

• Experience in knowledge management or the design of legal research databases is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Salary increases based on performance and demonstrated impact.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Three weeks of paid time off to start.

• Eleven paid holidays.

• Fully remote position.