Information Retrieval Researcher

Description

H5’s Professional Services Group is looking to add Information Retrieval Researchers to our cross-functional project teams.  The core responsibilities of the Information Retrieval Researcher include self-directed research, documentation and presentation of research results, and data analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Rapidly developing an understanding of new subject matter related to complex litigation via independent research and team interaction
• Construct strategic search queries in large corpora of electronic data to locate targeted subject matter
• Creatively solve information retrieval challenges using proven methodologies and self-generated ideas
• Synthesizing large amounts of information from a variety of sources (case materials, client direction and feedback, internet sources)
• Formulate and test hypotheses in a coherent and organized fashion within large corpora of electronic data
• Presenting research results to a project team, discerning crucial information from less important details, and accurately depicting data trends and inconsistencies
• Working in a fast-paced environment to meet client deadlines both collaboratively and autonomously
• Undertaking and successfully concluding projects with minimal supervision while providing updates and progress reports to the project team

Competencies:

• Ability to approach research conceptually and creatively
• Ability to synthesize information effectively and formally document /report findings
• Investigatory skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Aptitude for learning new technologies and processes
• Sharp eye for detail and a practiced sense of order and organization
• Ability to meet deadlines while balancing competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively to a team effort
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
• Solid competency in a PC/Windows environment using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Qualifications:

• Experience with research, data analysis, text analysis, linguistic analysis
• Knowledge or experience with the US legal system
• 2+ years experience in a professional/ business environment
• Experience with Concordance and similar legal search platforms a plus