Research & Intelligence Analyst

Honigman is a premier business law firm, based in Michigan with an international practice. Honigman is consistently recognized as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work, we earned this recognition by recruiting attorneys and staff members with outstanding credentials. Currently, we are looking for a Research & Intelligence Analyst in our Detroit, MI Office. In addition to our Detroit office, we have offices in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, Kalamazoo, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, IL. With more than 350 attorneys working in 60 different areas of concentration, Honigman provides timely and cost-effective counsel to clients in numerous industries.

JOB SUMMARY

The Research & Intelligence Analyst provides advanced legal, business, and competitive intelligence research in support of attorneys, paralegals, and firm leadership. This role goes beyond ready reference to deliver analytical, contextualized, and actionable research, supporting client matters, business development, and firm strategy.

Working as part of the Research & Intelligence team, the Analyst partners closely with attorneys and professional staff to ensure timely, high-quality insights that enhance legal service delivery, client outcomes, and firm competitiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Advanced Legal & Business Research

• Conduct complex legal, business, and competitive intelligence research across a wide range of practice areas and industries using print and electronic resources.
• Analyze and synthesize research findings into clear, concise deliverables tailored to attorney and stakeholder needs.
• Provide current awareness and monitoring on legal developments, industries, clients, competitors, and markets relevant to firm priorities.

Competitive & Strategic Intelligence

• Support business development, client teams, and firm leadership with research related to companies, industries, markets, competitors, and emerging trends.
• Contribute to client pitches, lateral hiring research, and strategic initiatives through targeted intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Apply sound judgment and ethical research practices when collecting and delivering competitive intelligence.

Training, Outreach & Consultation

• Design and deliver in-person and virtual training programs for attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff on legal and business research tools.
• Orient newly hired attorneys and team members to research services, resources, and best practices.
• Provide consultative research support, recommending appropriate tools and research strategies based on attorney needs.

Research Tools, Technology & Innovation

• Maintain deep knowledge of legal and business research platforms and their functionality.
• Stay current on emerging research technologies, analytics tools, and AI-enhanced research solutions.
• Participate in the evaluation, testing, and rollout of new research tools and services, including vendor pilots and product trials.
• Assist with the administration and optimization of computer-assisted legal research systems and non-legal databases.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Manage multiple research requests and projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively to meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with Research & Intelligence team members to ensure appropriate delegation between advanced research and ready-reference work.
• Maintain strong working relationships with attorneys, legal assistants, and professional staff across offices and practice areas.

Professional Standards

• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm information.
• Deliver research services with a high standard of professionalism, accuracy, and responsiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required)

• MLIS/MLS from an ALA-accredited program, JD, or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• 2+ years of professional research experience in a law firm or other professional services environment (3–5 years preferred).
• Demonstrated proficiency with a range of legal and business research platforms and strong source judgment (coverage, reliability, cost, and timeliness).
• Ability to synthesize findings into clear, attorney-ready work product (briefs, summaries, comparisons, timelines) with defensible sourcing and appropriate caveats.
• Strong service orientation, responsiveness, and sound judgment handling sensitive matters; commitment to confidentiality and ethical research practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively with attorneys and business professionals across offices and time zones.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple deadlines and competing requests.
• Location: Detroit, Chicago, or Washington, D.C. preferred; open to remote for the right candidate.

QUALIFICATIONS (Preferred)

• Experience delivering training/enablement (platform instruction, onboarding, small group sessions) and creating reusable job aids or research guides.
• Familiarity with competitive intelligence / market and industry research in support of business development, client teams, or strategic initiatives.
• Comfort evaluating and adopting emerging research technologies and advanced platform capabilities, with disciplined verification and responsible-use practices.
• Experience supporting resource evaluation activities (trials, feedback synthesis, usage insights) and partnering with stakeholders on workflow improvements.

Pay Range and Compensation Package

Honigman provides a generous total compensation package, which includes comprehensive health and well-being benefits, as well as 401k and profit sharing. The anticipated annual pay range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000 (non-exempt). The actual offered pay rate will be determined based on various factors, including qualifications, experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will enjoy an exceptional career opportunity within a welcoming environment. Eligible employees can also take advantage of Honigman’s comprehensive benefits program, highlights of which are below:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• 401K and profit sharing
• Bonus program
• Generous All Purpose Leave (APL) program that increases with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g., mental health services, medical resources, and more)
• Learning and development programs
• Employee discounts

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Honigman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other category prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.