Legal Research Analyst - Vaco, LLC
Columbus, OH 43215
About the Job
Pay $55-65k
Located in Downtown Columbus
Experience with legal software systems required
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive legal research using various online and print resources
- Analyze and synthesize complex legal information into clear, concise reports
- Support attorneys by locating relevant statutes, regulations, and case law
- Develop and manage information alerts on relevant legal developments and company news
- Design and deliver educational sessions on research methodologies and tools for staff at all levels
- Maintain and update the firm's internal knowledge base
- Develop user-friendly guides and reference materials to enhance access to information resources
- Collaborate on initiatives to improve information organization and retrieval within the firm
- Assist in curating and organizing the firm's legal knowledge assets
- Stay current with emerging trends in legal research and information science
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Library Science or Juris Doctor preferred
- 3+ years of experience in legal research or a related field
- Strong proficiency in legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with legal technology and willingness to learn new tools
- Experience in developing training materials and conducting workshops is a plus
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
