Research Analyst

Gunster seeks a full-time Research Analyst for its West Palm Beach office. This position serves as the firm's primary resource for legal, business, competitive intelligence, and investigative research, supporting attorneys and business professionals across all practice groups. Working under the direction of the Director of Knowledge Management, the role handles routine and complex research requests, conducts background and litigation analysis, monitors legal and business developments, and supports the firm's knowledge management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal, legislative, regulatory, business, and factual research across a variety of jurisdictions and industries.
• Perform in-depth background, news, litigation, and investigative research on individuals, companies, experts, witnesses, and organizations.
• Analyze court filings, dockets, public records, corporate records, SEC filings, and regulatory materials.
• Prepare concise research reports, summaries, profiles, timelines, and intelligence briefings for attorneys and firm leadership.
• Verify citations, sources, and supporting authority for publications, presentations, and client-facing materials.
• Conduct competitive intelligence, market research, prospective client research, and industry analysis to support business development initiatives.
• Develop and maintain litigation, legislative, regulatory, company, and industry monitoring alerts.
• Advise attorneys on research strategies, tools, and available resources.
• Assist with training, process documentation, and the collection of research findings for inclusion in firm knowledge resources.
• Support additional departmental and firm objectives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; MLIS, JD, or related advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of research, legal research, business intelligence, or investigative research experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with legal and business research platforms, including Westlaw, Lexis, Practical Law, and similar research tools.
• Strong analytical, investigative, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable work product.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with research technologies, knowledge management systems, and AI-assisted research tools preferred

Why Gunster?

At Gunster, Florida's Law Firm for Leaders, excellence in service starts with an investment in our people. Since 1925, we've built a culture rooted in collaboration, servant leadership, and a genuine commitment to our clients and the communities we call home. With more than 340 attorneys and 350 dedicated professional staff across 13 offices statewide, we offer the sophistication of a large firm with a team-first environment where every person matters. Our commitment to our people has earned us consistent recognition by Florida Trend as one of the “Best Companies to Work For in Florida,” and we're proud that our professionals don't just build careers here—they thrive. Learn more at www.gunster.com.

Benefits & Perks

At Gunster, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth of our employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Firm-paid life and disability insurance
• A strong wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid community service opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement to support professional development and career growth
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Annual holiday bonuses

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