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Honigman LLP · 12 hours ago

Research & Intelligence Analyst

Detroit Metro

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

Honigman LLP is a premier business law firm based in Michigan with an international practice. They are seeking a Research & Intelligence Analyst to provide advanced legal, business, and competitive intelligence research in support of attorneys and firm leadership, enhancing legal service delivery and firm competitiveness.

Law Practice

Hiring Manager

Brandon Wisdom

Responsibilities

Conduct complex legal, business, and competitive intelligence research across a wide range of practice areas and industries using print and electronic resources

Analyze and synthesize research findings into clear, concise deliverables tailored to attorney and stakeholder needs

Provide current awareness and monitoring on legal developments, industries, clients, competitors, and markets relevant to firm priorities

Support business development, client teams, and firm leadership with research related to companies, industries, markets, competitors, and emerging trends

Contribute to client pitches, lateral hiring research, and strategic initiatives through targeted intelligence gathering and analysis

Apply sound judgment and ethical research practices when collecting and delivering competitive intelligence

Design and deliver in-person and virtual training programs for attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff on legal and business research tools

Orient newly hired attorneys and team members to research services, resources, and best practices

Provide consultative research support, recommending appropriate tools and research strategies based on attorney needs

Maintain deep knowledge of legal and business research platforms and their functionality

Stay current on emerging research technologies, analytics tools, and AI-enhanced research solutions

Participate in the evaluation, testing, and rollout of new research tools and services, including vendor pilots and product trials

Assist with the administration and optimization of computer-assisted legal research systems and non-legal databases

Manage multiple research requests and projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively to meet tight deadlines

Collaborate with Research & Intelligence team members to ensure appropriate delegation between advanced research and ready-reference work

Maintain strong working relationships with attorneys, legal assistants, and professional staff across offices and practice areas

Maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm information

Deliver research services with a high standard of professionalism, accuracy, and responsiveness

Qualification

MLIS/MLSJDLegal research experienceResearch platforms proficiencyTraining delivery experienceCompetitive intelligence researchEmerging research technologiesService orientationCommunication skillsOrganization skills

Required

MLIS/MLS from an ALA-accredited program, JD, or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience

2+ years of professional research experience in a law firm or other professional services environment (3–5 years preferred)

Demonstrated proficiency with a range of legal and business research platforms and strong source judgment (coverage, reliability, cost, and timeliness)

Ability to synthesize findings into clear, attorney-ready work product (briefs, summaries, comparisons, timelines) with defensible sourcing and appropriate caveats

Strong service orientation, responsiveness, and sound judgment handling sensitive matters; commitment to confidentiality and ethical research practices

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively with attorneys and business professionals across offices and time zones

Strong organization and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple deadlines and competing requests

Location: Detroit, Chicago, or Washington, D.C. preferred; open to remote for the right candidate

Preferred

Experience delivering training/enablement (platform instruction, onboarding, small group sessions) and creating reusable job aids or research guides

Familiarity with competitive intelligence / market and industry research in support of business development, client teams, or strategic initiatives

Comfort evaluating and adopting emerging research technologies and advanced platform capabilities, with disciplined verification and responsible-use practices

Experience supporting resource evaluation activities (trials, feedback synthesis, usage insights) and partnering with stakeholders on workflow improvements

Benefits

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

401K and profit sharing

Bonus program

Generous All Purpose Leave (APL) program that increases with tenure

Well-being programs (e.g., mental health services, medical resources, and more)

Learning and development programs

Employee discounts

Company

Honigman LLP

Honigman LLP is an Am Law 200 full-service, general business law firm with more than 350 attorneys counseling clients on complex issues across the country in Chicago, Michigan (Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing), Washington, D.C.

Founded in 1948

Detroit, MI, US

501-1000 employees