Research Specialist at Dentons, a global law firm, focusing on AI-enhanced legal research and team collaboration across Canadian offices.
Responsibilities
Support lawyers and law students by conducting research to locate legal documentation or information on companies
Analyze and summarize relevant information for client files
Prepare and draft clear, concise research reports
Conduct in-depth legislative research at the federal and provincial levels and prepare information updates
Use AI tools and support their use to produce legal and business research as well as various deliverables
Develop training on research methods and tools in legal and business areas using state-of-the-art approaches and technologies, and deliver these trainings to law students, lawyers, and other firm members
Participate in global research and information projects, professional development, and learning initiatives
Perform any other duties as assigned
Requirements
Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science, or an equivalent degree in Law or Legal Studies
Experience in legal research within a law library (courthouse, government agency, academic institution, corporate environment, law firm, or consulting/professional services firm)
Strong client service orientation
Interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication; high attention to detail
Proficiency in English*
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Strong technical skills and online research abilities; good knowledge of legal and business research platforms and tools, including Westlaw / Westlaw AI, Lexis Advance Quicklaw, SOQUIJ, Practical Law Canada
Excellent project and time management skills; ability to manage multiple files simultaneously
Adaptability to change and ability to manage or participate in new initiatives
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team spread across multiple offices
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage, including mental health support
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