Chicago Association of Law Libraries

Research Analyst – Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

Employer Name: Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

URL: https://careers.nge.com/business-professionals/

Position Title: Research Analyst

Position Description: 

Location: Chicago (hybrid)

Open Date: 7/18/2025

Salary Range or Pay Grade: $65,000 – $85,000 annually

Description

The Research Analyst position is a member of the Research Services department at Neal, Gerber, Eisenberg LLP, a mid-size Chicago firm. This is a hybrid position, requiring 8 days a month in-office. A single-office firm with 130 attorneys, our team of five enjoys a high ratio of attorney-to-librarian support. This reflects the complex research projects we take on as well as the integrated support we provide the entire firm. Applicants of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, including recent MLS graduates.

When we say that Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP has a different culture than most larger firms, it’s not a cliché.  Here are just a few reasons why:

  • NGE stands for the rule of law and puts their name to it. We were one of very few large firms that signed the amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie’s fight against the Trump administration’s executive orders targeting law firms.
  • Our firm stands behind DEI and hasn’t backed down an inch. While many have quietly removed DEI information from their site, we’ve reaffirmed our commitment to diversity. Our firm is Mansfield-certified. On our site (not just a LinkedIn post) the firm explains Why Pronouns Matter. In 2024, NGE was named a Best Law Firm for Women and Diversity, and in 2025 we were named to the 2025 Best Law Firms for Talent, recognizing the firm’s commitment to talent & diversity.
  • NGE believes in supporting mental health and work life balance. Many of our staff have joined us from big law firms for a better quality of life. Late evenings and weekend hours are rare at our firm for staff. And the firm offers many extra benefits and programs to support mental health including Modern Health (one of only two firms in the country to offer this) and the Headspace app. For peace of mind, the firm pays for Lifelock to protect your personal information.
  • We support professional education and development. All library team members are fully funded for one national conference per year (no rotation!), and additional smaller programs as needs arise. Membership to one national association and any local chapters are paid for as well.
  • We put our money and actions behind environmental protection. Our firm composts, provides ample recycling opportunities, participates in park clean-ups, and our new office at The Bell has achieved LEED Platinum Certification. In our recent office move, we strived to add nothing to landfills – working with companies that repurposed (mostly to charitable organizations) or recycled anything that didn’t move with us. That wasn’t a cost savings – it was about reducing harm to our environment. NGE is one of four firms globally to receive a platinum rating from the All Legal Industry Sustainability Standard (ALISS) assessment for sustainability and ESG efforts in the legal industry.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct legal, business, and technical research of varying degrees of complexity
  • Synthesize research to compose and professionally present concise analysis of complex matters, adapting to the practice area and requester’s needs
  • Provide detailed competitive intelligence reports customized for the requesting individual to support business development, client pitches, industry analysis, and marketing events
  • Conduct due diligence research as part of the firm’s client intake process
  • Manage group alerts, trainings, and advanced projects for each assigned embedded practice area embedded practice area
  • Conduct orientation on library resources and services for new associates, counsel, and staff for assigned embedded practices areas
  • Attend practice group meetings for assigned embedded practice areas to communicate library resources and services
  • Assist Research Manager and Director of Research & Competitive Intelligence with evaluation of potential new research platforms
  • Assist Research Manager with document research procedures unique to specific research projects within their assigned embedded practice area

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science.
  • Strong writing skills with the ability to deliver professional, client-ready research memos and reports.
  • Strong presentation skills and professional presence.
  • Ability to work independently with a high degree of professionalism.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • Practice area specific research and database experience
  • 2+ years of experience in a law firm or corporate library/research center.
  • Experience with Competitive Intelligence or Business Development research at the individual, company, and industry levels utilizing legal and business research databases
  • Experience with researching caselaw, news, company information, and public records utilizing databases such as Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, and other specialized legal and business research platforms
  • Experience with managing news, legislative and regulatory, caselaw, and topical alerts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 – $85,000 per year.  Actual pay will be based on experience, education, job-related knowledge, market indicators and internal pay equity.  At NGE cash compensation is a starting point and we offer an exceptional Total Rewards Package for our business professionals.  To learn more about the NGE Experience, please visit: www. careers.nge.com.