LINGUIST List 26.1292
Sun Mar 08 2015
Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Strategic Search Consultant, H5
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 06-Mar-2015
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Subject: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Strategic Search Consultant, H5, California, USA
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Job Location: California, USA
Web Address:
http://www.Click2Apply.net/8cx5k9t Job Title: Strategic Search Consultant
Job Rank: Researcher
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics
Description:
**This position has been filled.
H5’s Professional Services Group is looking to add Strategic Search Consultants to our cross-functional project teams in San Francisco. The core responsibilities include self-directed research, documentation and presentation of research results, and data analysis. This is a full time position with H5's exceptional benefit package. Experience as a Paralegal or Librarian is desirable.
This is based in our San Francisco office. It is not a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Rapidly develop 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
- Experience as a Paralegal or Librarian is is a plus
- 2+ years experience in a professional/ business environment
- Experience with Concordance and similar legal search platforms a plus
- BA or BS (MA, MS, JD, LLM, or MLS a plus)
Application Deadline: This position has been filled.
Web Address for Applications:
http://www.Click2Apply.net/8cx5k9t Contact Information:
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