Provide value-added legal and business research support to lawyers and students
Prepare and write detailed, accurate and concise research deliverables
Conduct in-depth federal and provincial legislative research and prepare legislative updates
Use and support the use of AI tools to deliver legal and business research solutions
Develop, design and present legal and business research training using innovative learning methods and technology
Actively participate in Dentons global research and knowledge initiatives and learning opportunities

Master’s degree in Library/Information Science, or equivalent in law or legal studies
Legal research experience in a law library (courthouse, government, academic, corporate, law firm or consulting/professional services firm)
Excellent client service skills
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail
Self-motivated and demonstrate initiative
Good technical skills and online searching capabilities
Familiarity with online legal, business and media/news research platforms, and AI-assisted research tools, including Westlaw/Westlaw AI, Lexis Advance Quicklaw, SOQUIJ, Practical Law Canada etc.
Strong project and time management skills
Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Comfortable with change and ability to actively participate in, or lead new research initiatives and projects
Able to work independently with minimum supervision, and as part of a team of researchers

Research Specialist

Key skills