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Accufile, Inc.

Legal Research Analyst

Boston, MA · On-site +1

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As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly remote legal research in the United States is $27.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $34.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Remote Legal Research vs Hourly Remote Legal Writing?

AspectHourly Remote Legal ResearchHourly Remote Legal Writing
Required CredentialsLaw degree, bar admission preferredLaw degree, strong writing skills
Work EnvironmentRemote, independent research tasksRemote, drafting legal documents and articles
Employer & Industry UsageLaw firms, legal consultancies, online legal platformsLegal publishers, law firms, online content providers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding research roles in legal fieldUnderstanding legal writing opportunities

Hourly Remote Legal Research involves conducting legal investigations, analyzing statutes, and providing research support remotely. In contrast, Hourly Remote Legal Writing focuses on drafting legal documents, articles, or summaries from a remote location. Both roles require legal credentials and are common in legal services and publishing industries, but they differ primarily in their core tasks—research versus writing.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Remote Legal Research job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 47% Full Time, 48% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,999 per year, or $27.9 per hour.

Legal Research Analyst

Accufile, Inc.

Boston, MA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Legal Research Analyst
Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary and Permanent
JOB SUMMARY
Accufile is seeking legal research analysts to provide legal and business research, and support services to our law firm clients. There are several opportunities available for hybrid and remote work arrangements.
The Research Analyst supports the firm's attorneys and business professionals by conducting legal, business, and industry research using a wide range of digital databases and specialized resources. The Research Analyst also incorporates AI-powered research tools to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and increase efficiency.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Delivers timely, high quality legal and business research for attorneys across all practice areas using a wide range of digital and print resources, billing research time to client matters as appropriate
• Supports business professional departments-including Clients and Markets and New Business/Conflicts
• Monitors news, litigation activity, legislative and regulatory developments, and other subject specific areas; prepares and contributes to alerts, updates, newsletters, and internal communications
• Maintains expert knowledge of the library's digital platforms and demonstrates strong proficiency in search strategy, database functionality, and licensing guidelines
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Strong working knowledge of legal research platforms, business information databases, and research methodologies
  • Familiarity with AI-powered research tools and analytics platforms, and the ability to integrate emerging technologies into research workflows
  • Ability to work efficiently under deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present research findings clearly and collaborate effectively with attorneys and business professionals
  • Highly organized, with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously

Education:
  • MLS, MLIS, J.D., or equivalent required. A combination of education in a research-intensive field with relevant work experience may be considered.

Experience:
  • 3-5 years' research experience required

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