Ice Miller LLP

Research Specialist

Ice Miller LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Indianapolis • District of Columbia • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $130,000 per year

About the role

  • Independently provide high-quality reference and research services to attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals.
  • Manage the workflow of research requests to ensure timely and accurate delivery of information.
  • Train new attorneys and business professionals on legal research tools and processes through one-on-one and customized training sessions.
  • Liaise directly with Partners and clients to address research requests and support their specific needs.
  • Maintain and update internal tracking sheets for Alerts and Newsletters.
  • Coordinate interlibrary loan efforts for articles and books not available in the firm’s library, primarily through OCLC.
  • Create and maintain custom searches in Westlaw, Vable, and other news aggregator services to support research needs.
  • Manage electronic projects for the Knowledge & Research Services department, ensuring efficient project execution.
  • Inform stakeholders of legislative, regulatory, and industry developments, client news, and relevant events to support practice group initiatives.
  • Provide valuable feedback on electronic resources to aid in collection development, reference, and current case awareness initiatives across the firm.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Library Sciences required, or an equivalent combination of education and at least 3 years of experience with the implementation of technology.
  • Strong research skills with a deep understanding of research strategies across a wide range of legal and business areas.
  • Proficiency in legal research, with the ability to support the firm’s needs in various practice areas.
  • Expertise in major legal and business research platforms, public records resources, competitive intelligence tools, and state and federal legal information.
  • Experience with standard legal resources such as Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, Practical Law, VitalLaw, Pacer, and other related subscription services.
  • Working knowledge of the litigation process and familiarity with its nuances.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, dynamic environment.
  • Responsive and service-oriented, able to meet deadlines and adjust to shifting priorities while managing multiple projects.
  • Able to work efficiently under pressure and within tight time constraints.
  • Strong judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • MILIS required, JD preferred
Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Vision and Dental Insurance
  • 401k (with an employer match)
  • Life insurance
  • Many others
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchresearch strategiesproject managementlitigation processcompetitive intelligencepublic records resourcesWestlawLexisBloomberg LawMicrosoft Office
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationcollaborationservice-orientedtime managementattention to detailjudgmentdiscretionadaptabilityteamwork
Certifications
Master’s Degree in Library SciencesMILISJD