Company:
Foley & Lardner LLP
Location: Houston
Closing Date: 23/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Overview:
Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. #LI-Hybrid
Foley & Lardner LLP is currently seeking an Analyst, Research Services to join our team! The right candidate will provide high-quality legal and non-legal research and analysis to support the knowledge, business and practices of the firm. The Analyst will create and deliver visual and actionable work product in innovative ways. This individual will also be responsible for monitoring service requests and communication to help manage departmental workflow across time zones.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for successful and timely completion of legal and non-legal research projects submitted by firm members.
Experience or aptitude to learn, understand and utilize current and emerging technologies such as prompt engineering for both extractive and generative AI tools.
Perform comprehensive intellectual property research, particularly extensive experience in patent and IP related due diligence.
Monitor in-coming service requests for specifically assigned time to ensure a high level of service to the firm.
Through professional development and regular, current research, gain knowledge of current online resources. Keep Manager informed of the necessity for changes or additions to online search services.
Communication regarding workflow issues and request updates.
Work collaboratively with team members on awareness and advocacy efforts.
Educate firm members on the legal technologies available, integration of these tools within the workflow, and knowledge management best practices.
Facilitate the continual process of identifying the best practices and sources of useful knowledge by staying abreast on current and emerging research resources, technologies and knowledge management trends.
Bill and submit time entries in an efficient manner.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Graduate degree in Information Science, Business or JD preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of Intellectual Property research experience in a consultative role in a law firm required
Solid understanding of the legal client/matter lifecycle required
Experience as a practicing attorney, paralegal, or in knowledge management preferred
Advanced computer/technical skills and experience with complex online research tools and platforms strongly preferred
Experience with MS Office, Teams, and other applications strongly preferred
Pursuant to the California Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act and Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this San Diego or Denver based position is between $65,300 - $106,500. Pursuant to the California Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act, the salary range for this Los Angeles based position is between $68,200 - $111,400. Pursuant to the New York City Human Rights Law and Washington DC Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this New York or Washington DC based position is $71,200 - $116,200. These figures represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be determined based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.
Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. #LI-Hybrid
Foley & Lardner LLP is currently seeking an Analyst, Research Services to join our team! The right candidate will provide high-quality legal and non-legal research and analysis to support the knowledge, business and practices of the firm. The Analyst will create and deliver visual and actionable work product in innovative ways. This individual will also be responsible for monitoring service requests and communication to help manage departmental workflow across time zones.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for successful and timely completion of legal and non-legal research projects submitted by firm members.
Experience or aptitude to learn, understand and utilize current and emerging technologies such as prompt engineering for both extractive and generative AI tools.
Perform comprehensive intellectual property research, particularly extensive experience in patent and IP related due diligence.
Monitor in-coming service requests for specifically assigned time to ensure a high level of service to the firm.
Through professional development and regular, current research, gain knowledge of current online resources. Keep Manager informed of the necessity for changes or additions to online search services.
Communication regarding workflow issues and request updates.
Work collaboratively with team members on awareness and advocacy efforts.
Educate firm members on the legal technologies available, integration of these tools within the workflow, and knowledge management best practices.
Facilitate the continual process of identifying the best practices and sources of useful knowledge by staying abreast on current and emerging research resources, technologies and knowledge management trends.
Bill and submit time entries in an efficient manner.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Graduate degree in Information Science, Business or JD preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of Intellectual Property research experience in a consultative role in a law firm required
Solid understanding of the legal client/matter lifecycle required
Experience as a practicing attorney, paralegal, or in knowledge management preferred
Advanced computer/technical skills and experience with complex online research tools and platforms strongly preferred
Experience with MS Office, Teams, and other applications strongly preferred
Pursuant to the California Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act and Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this San Diego or Denver based position is between $65,300 - $106,500. Pursuant to the California Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act, the salary range for this Los Angeles based position is between $68,200 - $111,400. Pursuant to the New York City Human Rights Law and Washington DC Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this New York or Washington DC based position is $71,200 - $116,200. These figures represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be determined based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.
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