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Part Time Legal Research Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Hand Arendall LLC

Summer Associate

Mobile, AL · On-site

... part-time work schedule and is available for flexible start date around May 2027 through August 2027. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Perform timely and effective legal research ...

OneOncology LLC

Part-Time Pharmacist

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$57.50 - $69/hr

... research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to ... They work under legal and ethical guidelines to ensure the correct and safe supply of medicine ...

OneOncology LLC

Part-Time Pharmacist

Huntsville, AL

$57.50 - $69/hr

... research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to ... They work under legal and ethical guidelines to ensure the correct and safe supply of medicine ...

Bradford Health Services

Therapist

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$21.63 - $30/hr

This is a part-time 20 hour per week role. We're officially a Great Place To Work ® ! We've always ... Voluntary Coverages - Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.

Warrior at Bradford Health

Registered Nurse

Warrior, AL · On-site

$28 - $38/hr

We know that addiction isn't the same for everyone, so evidence-based research informs our ... Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees - Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and ...

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What is part time legal research?

Part time legal research involves working fewer than full-time hours to assist lawyers, law firms, or legal departments in gathering and analyzing legal information. Legal researchers review statutes, case law, regulations, and legal precedents to support attorneys in preparing cases, drafting documents, or providing legal advice. This role is ideal for law students, recent graduates, or professionals seeking flexible work hours while contributing to legal projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time legal researcher?

To thrive as a Part Time Legal Researcher, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of legal principles, typically supported by coursework or a degree in law or a related field. Familiarity with legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis and proficiency in using case management or citation tools are commonly required. Excellent written communication, time management, and critical thinking skills help you present findings clearly and meet tight deadlines. These abilities are essential for delivering accurate, reliable legal research that supports attorneys and ensures effective case preparation.

What are some common challenges faced by part time legal researchers, and how can they be managed?

Part-time legal researchers often face the challenge of managing tight deadlines and balancing multiple assignments within limited working hours. Communication with supervising attorneys or teams is key to clarifying priorities and expectations. Effective time management, setting clear boundaries, and using legal research tools efficiently can help ensure high-quality work. It's also important to stay updated on legal databases and research techniques to maximize productivity while working part-time.

What are the most commonly searched types of Legal Research jobs in Alabama?

The most popular types of Legal Research jobs in Alabama are:

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Infographic showing various Part Time Legal Research job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Senior Health Care Fraud Investigator Part-Time

The Gilchrist Law Firm PA

Birmingham, AL

$34.73/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Responsibilities/Duties:

Detail Review and Analysis of Case materials. This includes analyzing the case by identifying key facts, hot documents, witnesses and developing legal theories.

Ability to review and analyze data and information from multiple sources and perform data entry duties. This includes using data bases like Criminal Justice Information services (CJIS), Comprehensive Case Information System, (CCIS), Pacer, etc. to search for defendant’s criminal history in other state and federal court systems.

Gathering all necessary documents related to older cases and analyzing the facts of those case includes collecting evidence, reviewing, organizing and bate-stamping it. Drafting an index in MS Excel of all documents produced with the bates ranges.

Performs legal and factual research using other legal research facilities. This includes the use of Lexis Nexis and Westlaw to conduct research in case-specific legal issues. Drafting of pleadings and incorporating caselaw.

Working knowledge of court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. This includes understanding the local rules in order to know the procedures when to file pleadings conventionally, via Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) and/or when to file ex parte pleadings on sealed cases.

Produces a variety of written documents utilizing varied and advanced word processing software functions, working from handwritten draft, edited copy, or electronic files created by another staff member. This includes gathering case information and creating PowerPoints for presentations and creating spreadsheets with the gathered data reviewed.

Makes recurring and special messenger trips as necessary, answers telephone, refers callers to staff members or takes messages as appropriate. This includes adding court hearings and motion deadlines to MS Outlook calendars, contacting witnesses and scheduling their travel to the district where the trial will occur, following up on prisoner movement status and contacting expert witnesses and coordinating their trail testimony schedule.