Harbor is seeking an IP Research Analyst to join its Research + Intelligence division. This is a full-time, fully remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the United States. The Research Analyst will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal research and retrieval services in support of Harbor’s law firm clients. This role requires strong proficiency in electronic research platforms and internal tools to ensure accurate and timely results.
This position has a particular emphasis on intellectual property (IP) research, supporting attorneys and legal teams on matters involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and related areas. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience in IP research and familiarity with a range of specialized tools, including Darts-IP, LexisNexis TotalPatent One, Derwent Innovation, USPTO databases, Saegis, and other IP resources. Knowledge of global IP filings, prosecution histories, and litigation analytics is highly desirable.
Please note: The standard working hours for this role are 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM ET, to align with client service requirements.
Responsibilities:- Conducts legal, business, and other research and reference work, including sophisticated, in-depth research and analysis utilizing legal and non-legal information resources
- Conducts effective reference interviews and distills research results into clear and concise reports of findings
- Evaluates diverse information sources for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness and selects the optimal resources for research requests
- Assists in the instruction of attorneys, legal assistants, and others in the use of legal research tools and services
- Maintains research proficiency across a wide spectrum of business, legal, legislative, analytics and docket resources including Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Pacer, WK VitalLaw, and Lex Machina among others
- Effectively supports a range of IP-related research, via moderate to strong experience, including retrieval of patents (US, international) and patent file histories, case research related to IP concepts, USPTO cases and decisions (PTAB and TTAB dockets / cases / decisions / orders), patent portfolio compilation, review of patent landscape, and similar requests
- Effectively utilizes request tracking software to track and process research requests
- Continues professional development through library association membership and activities
- MLS or JD and/or demonstrated relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library, special library, or research center
- 3+ years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library or special library or research center
- Experience with legal and business information resources, online database searching, business research and legal research practice and procedures
- Experience using Lexis, Westlaw, and other standard legal research databases
- Experience with most or all of Corsearch, Darts-IP, Docket Navigator, PatDocs, Lexis patent resources, and PatSnap; familiarity with sites such as USPTO, Copyright.gov, Espacenet, and similar also preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Responsiveness and demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines
- Client service orientation combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with demonstrated attention to detail
- Ability to work in a collaborative, service-oriented team, yet also independently with minimal supervision
About Us:
Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 800+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.
Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.
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