Temp PT (2+yrs) Litigation Research Analyst *FULLY REMOTE*

Job summary

New York

Work model

Fully remote
Only US
4 days ago
Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Temp Part-Time (around 10 hours per week) Litigation Research Analyst FULLY REMOTE to assess federal court matters and identify litigation trends that may affect business clients across multiple industries for our client who is based in New York, New York. The role focuses on reviewing case activity, applying consistent evaluation criteria, and summarizing findings in a clear and practical format. This is well suited for someone with strong legal judgment, concise writing skills, and the ability to recognize patterns with potential relevance to healthcare, automotive, retail, food service, and other B2B sectors.

Responsibilities:

  • Examine federal court complaints, docket updates, and related filings to identify matters of interest across healthcare, automotive, and other business-to-business sectors.
  • Assess each case using defined factors such as scalability of the alleged harm, alignment between the plaintiff's industry and target client segments, and the size or profile of the defendant.
  • Prepare brief written rationales that explain the outcome of each review and note which categories of businesses may face similar legal issues.
  • Monitor litigation developments and highlight matters that could impact portfolio companies or their customers across a range of commercial verticals.
  • Maintain organized scoring records and submit completed case evaluations on a weekly schedule.
  • Use sound legal analysis to separate isolated disputes from matters that may signal broader exposure for similarly situated businesses.

Requirements

  • Minimum two years of relevant work experience in legal research, litigation support, or a related field.
  • Juris Doctor degree required; active bar admission is not required for this role.
  • Ability to review matters involving opposing counsel, plaintiffs, and defendants while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated understanding of court filings, legal forms, and litigation-related documentation.
  • Ability to analyze legal matters and apply structured criteria with consistency and accuracy.
  • Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce concise summaries and legal correspondence-style explanations.
  • Familiarity with working in a law department, legal operations environment, or similar setting.

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