Research Assistant

Alston & Bird • Los Angeles, CA

11d • $68,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the administration of the Research Services department and with the provision of retrieval research services and access to resources.

Requirements

• Familiarity with the effective use of retrieval resources, including but not limited to, Westlaw, Lexis, LexMachina, Pacer, CourtLink and others
• Proficiently utilizes both legal and non-legal research resources as well as internal Firm databases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Responsiveness and demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines
• Client service orientation combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a collaborative, service-oriented team, yet also independently with minimal supervision
• College degree required

Nice To Haves

• Some library, law firm or research experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Pull cases, dockets, court documents, and respond to other ready reference questions as assigned utilizing the most efficient and cost-effective resources
• Procure document retrieval of journal articles, book chapters/sections, and other legal and non-legal documents per the prescribed departmental process
• Support large data projects/requests, department initiatives, and other projects as assigned
• Provide excellent service to attorneys, management, staff, and other professionals.
• Work consistently and effectively in a team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees