Taft is seeking a Knowledge & Research Analyst to support Taft’s Indianapolis office.

We are seeking a Knowledge & Research Analyst with 3+ years' of library experience to support the Indianapolis office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides legal research for attorneys and staff using free and subscription resources in electronic and print formats.
• Conducts in-depth research and analysis on companies, industries, competitors, marketplaces, and technologies.
• Produces cogent and succinct deliverables in response to research requests.
• Monitors various news and intelligence sources for business development opportunities and market visibility.
• Contributes to department’s strategic planning, outreach efforts, and policy formulation.
• Conducts training and orientation sessions for attorneys and paralegals.
• Assists in miscellaneous administrative tasks including collection development, product review, and the maintenance of the physical library materials.
• Exhibits exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Successfully manages deadlines and prioritizes projects.
• Stays up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies.
• Dependable and able to provide high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.
• Uses discretion when working with confidential and/or sensitive matters.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Library & Information Science from an accredited graduate program required.
• Three years of library reference experience.  Law firm or corporate experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience researching in specialized  legal and business resources (Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and document management software.

Interested candidates should apply to Alycen Cummings, acummings@taftlaw.com.