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Information Retrieval Researcher H5 San Francisco H5's Professional Services Group is looking to add Information Retrieval Researchers to our cross-functional project teams. The core responsibilities of the Information Retrieval Researcher include self-directed research, documentation and presentation of research results, and data analysis. Responsibilities: * Rapidly developing an understanding of new subject matter related to complex litigation via independent research and team interaction * Construct strategic search queries in large corpora of electronic data to locate targeted subject matter * Creatively solve information retrieval challenges using proven methodologies and self-generated ideas * Synthesizing large amounts of information from a variety of sources (case materials, client direction and feedback, internet sources) * Formulate and test hypotheses in a coherent and organized fashion within large corpora of electronic data * Presenting research results to a project team, discerning crucial information from less important details, and accurately depicting data trends and inconsistencies * Working in a fast-paced environment to meet client deadlines both collaboratively and autonomously * Undertaking and successfully concluding projects with minimal supervision while providing updates and progress reports to the project team Competencies: * Ability to approach research conceptually and creatively * Ability to synthesize information effectively and formally document /report findings * Investigatory skills * Superior oral and written communication skills * Aptitude for learning new technologies and processes * Sharp eye for detail and a practiced sense of order and organization * Ability to meet deadlines while balancing competing priorities * Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively to a team effort * Comfort working in a fast-paced environment * Solid competency in a PC/Windows environment using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Qualifications: * Experience with research, data analysis, text analysis, linguistic analysis * Knowledge or experience with the US legal system * 2+ years experience in a professional/ business environment * Experience with Concordance and similar legal search platforms a plus Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/16833/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/