Senior Research and Intelligence Specialist

Polsinelli•Kansas City, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Polsinelli is hiring a Senior Research and Intelligence Specialist to support the firm’s legal, business, competitive-intelligence, and client-development research needs. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Research and Intelligence and offers a hybrid work arrangement in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, or St. Louis. The specialist conducts comprehensive legal and non-legal research, communicates findings, maintains research and knowledge platforms, supports user access to databases, and promotes research services across the firm. The role also includes training and presentations for new attorneys, paralegals, and staff, as well as tracking requests, recording time, and contributing to departmental projects. This is a full-time position. The budgeted salary range is $90,000 to $120,000 annually; actual initial salary may vary based on relevant qualifications and the location where the position is filled. The role requires an ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science (or equivalent), at least five years of relevant experience, and proficiency with legal and business research resources and generative AI tools. Physical requirements include bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying or moving library materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

M.L.S., M.L.I.S., M.I.S., or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution.
At least five years of experience in a law firm, professional services, or business research environment.
Demonstrated proficiency with major legal and business research platforms, including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, CapitalIQ, D&B, public-records resources, and other specialized databases.
Strong understanding of generative AI tools embedded in research platforms, such as CoCounsel and Westlaw, and standalone tools such as OpenAI.
Detail-oriented, with a commitment to providing high-quality service.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Dedication to accuracy, precision, and diligence in projects and tasks.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Ability to learn library systems and procedures.
Working knowledge of office procedures and standard applications, including the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift, and carry or move books and other library materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive legal and non-legal reference and research using a wide array of electronic resources.
Deliver competitive-intelligence research to attorneys, marketing, and other professional staff in support of the firm’s strategic, practice, and client-development needs.
Synthesize research findings clearly and effectively in written or verbal formats.
Assist in maintaining and enhancing Research and Intelligence intranet pages and related knowledge platforms.
Participate in orientation programs and present research resources and best practices to new attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
Create and manage current-awareness tools, alerts, and newsletters.
Acquire requested materials through standard and non-standard procurement channels.
Administer and support database credentialing and access for firm users.
Promote library and research services across the firm and contribute to firmwide research initiatives.
Track research requests and record time spent on work in accordance with firm policy.
Support special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.