Free Legal Researcher Job Description for Microsoft Word

[Insert company name here] is an established and successful law firm specializing in [insert key areas of focus here]

We’re looking for a Legal Researcher to undertake in-depth research into various aspects of the law and prepare data, articles, documents, cases and more for the firms lawyers.

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking in-depth research into any aspect of the law in support of the law firm and its individual lawyers
• Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, and documents
• Investigate facts and the applicable laws and jurisprudence that may influence the firm’s lawyers process to frame their respective argument/s for trial and to determine the cause/s of actions in preparation for the trial
• Draft and prepare legal briefs for the various accounts that the firm handles
• Prepare case status reports using MS Word
• Draft and prepares pleadings and other legal documents such as petitions, motions, complaints, appeals, affidavits, letters, among others
• Prepare correspondences, documents, and other relevant files necessary
• Make calls to courts and/or government agencies/offices with which the firm has pending and active cases to follow up the status of the case

About you

• J.D. and current admission to Bar of any state
• Expertise in [Insert specialty] law preferred.
• Fluency in [insert language] language spoken and written.
• Strong teamwork skills, comfortable in a highly collaborative team culture, and a hierarchical team structure, with regular pivots and changes.
• Strong self-care skills and resilience practices when engaging with challenging and triggering content.
• Strong strategic, creative, and innovative thinking.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• High professionalism, self-motivation, efficiency, and results-oriented delivery on short timelines.

What you’ll get in return

The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical insurance plan
• Dental insurance plan
• Vision insurance plan
• Contribution to life insurance plan
• 401k profit sharing
• Parking reimbursement
• Social, charity, and wellness events

To apply for the role or have a confidential discussion, contact us on [insert recruiter email address] or [insert recruiter phone number]