Research Assistant

Miles & Stockbridge has positioned itself as an AmLaw 200 firm that is global in scope and in reach. Miles & Stockbridge maintains a reputation for a dynamic and approachable work environment that allows talented lawyers and staff from diverse backgrounds to thrive and grow. As part of our ongoing commitment to affect positive change, Miles & Stockbridge focuses on partnerships that benefit the community, reflect the causes our colleagues support, and allow us to collaborate with clients and neighbors to deepen relationships.

Miles & Stockbridge is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Research Assistant in Baltimore, Maryland to support attorneys and staff with their legal and business information needs. This position assists with the maintenance of the Firm’s print and electronic research collections, as well as provides specialized reference and research support to the Director and Research Librarians in the department.

Research Assistant Responsibilities:

• Maintain RIC’s print collection, including check-in and routing of legal serials and desk copies.
• Perform ordering, tracking, and receipt of books and other materials.
• Manage electronic periodical circulation.
• Provide current awareness email services for attorneys and staff.
• Update records in Integrated Library System (catalog).
• Perform “ready reference” requests, such as document and case retrieval.
• Respond to public records, business, and legal research questions from attorneys and staff, as required.
• Assist with Research & Information Center (RIC) email inbox coverage.
• Assist Director with administration of electronic filing accounts and docket tracking.
• Assist Director and Research Librarians with limited administrative tasks such as scanning, billing, invoicing, filing, and digital file maintenance.
• Collaborate on special projects assigned by the Director to support the goals of the Legal Operations department.

Research Assistant Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to adapt and apply new technologies.
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Familiarity with integrated library systems, a plus.
• Experience with Westlaw Precision, Lexis , Bloomberg Law, and other legal research tools, a plus.

Miles & Stockbridge offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, Firm sponsored Memberships (i.e. Peloton, Norton LifeLock), and more.

The pay range for this position is $56,300 - $75,000. The pay range provided is in compliance with state, city, or local employment laws and applies to this location only. Actual pay for this position will be determined based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, current market data, and business needs.

Miles & Stockbridge is not currently accepting resumes or assistance from search firms for this position.

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position or sit for prolonged periods and repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to perform light work that includes lifting and moving objects up to 10 pounds.

Disclaimer and Acknowledgement:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements will exclude individuals who may pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties in this job description at any time for any reason.

Miles & Stockbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of our firm.

Salary : $56,300 - $75,000