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# Legal Research Associate at Harbor

- **Company:** Harbor
- **Location:** Manila, Philippines
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/harborglobal/jobs/5262459007

## Job description

Harbor is seeking a Research Associate to join its Knowledge and Research Services team, which provides legal, business, competitive, and market research, library operations, and knowledge services support.

The ideal candidate has law firm experience, strong legal document retrieval skills, and a commitment to accuracy and client service. This fully remote role is open to candidates anywhere in the Philippines.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Locate and retrieve legal and business materials—including cases, dockets, statutes, regulations, treatises, SEC filings, and company information—using citations, links, and foundational search techniques.
- Conduct assigned legal, company, industry, and market research; develop search strategies, assess sources, and organize and summarize findings with guidance from senior researchers.
- Review documents, data, citations, and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, relevance, and compliance with client instructions and quality-control standards.
- Monitor and respond to client and internal requests, ask clarifying questions, provide timely updates, and escalate issues when needed.
- Prepare professional research summaries, reports, presentations, and Excel workbooks using established templates; accurately enter, organize, review, and analyze information.
- Use request management systems, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and related tools to manage workflows, collaboration, and document storage.
- Collaborate with colleagues to complete work on time, contribute to a supportive team environment, and participate in training, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
- Demonstrate Harbor’s values through dependable performance, respectful communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to client service and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree and prior experience in a law firm or legal services environment required.
- Experience retrieving legal and corporate documents, with familiarity with court systems, legal terminology, citations, and research processes.
- Working knowledge of research platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, Capital IQ, EDGAR, court and docket databases, or comparable resources.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including creating professional presentations and organizing, reviewing, and analyzing data.
- Strong written and verbal communication, professional email etiquette, teamwork, responsiveness, and sound judgment.
- Ability to follow procedures, templates, and client instructions; manage priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced remote environment; and maintain a reliable internet connection.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience supporting attorneys, librarians, paralegals, or other legal professionals.
- Experience using SEC EDGAR, PACER, court websites, docket platforms, legal request management systems, or comparable resources.
- Experience preparing research summaries, client-facing reports, presentations, or data-driven deliverables.
- Interest in expanding legal, business, market, and competitive research capabilities.

About Us:

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.

Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.

## About Harbor

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Harbor Global is a globally integrated legal technology and consulting services firm that helps law firms and corporate law departments achieve breakthrough outcomes through strategy, technology, operations, and intelligence.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no public funding rounds disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States (primary hub; major offices also in Moncton, Manila, London, and Sydney)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Legal Technology and Consulting Services
- **Target customers**: B2B – leading law firms, corporations, and their in-house legal departments
- **Mission**: To be a globally integrated organization where colleagues, clients, and partners can thrive, with an ambitious commitment to client success.

## Products & Services
- **Legal Technology + Operations**: Advisory, implementation, and operational support for legal technology systems and workflows.
- **Research + Intelligence**: Expert solutions in research, library, and information management to address complex information challenges.
- **Vendor Governance + Sourcing**: Vendor management and sourcing solutions to minimize risks and optimize controls and compliance.
- **Strategy + Transformation**: Combining industry insights with strategy, technology, and business consulting to help clients set and execute their direction.
- **Harbor Labs**: Legal engineering solutions that help enterprises use advanced technology to accelerate the speed of business.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Over 900 industry experts globally (team of ~800–900 employees, as stated on the company website)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available
- **Growth Signals**: Currently listing 30 open roles on Greenhouse (July 2025/2026); expansion of Data & AI Strategy leadership (Senior Director, Senior Manager); global remote-first hiring across US, Canada, UK, Australia, and Philippines.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Multidisciplinary integration**: Teams are organized into specialist groups aligned with key client functions, enabling seamless collaboration across legal, technology, operations, and intelligence.
- **Remote-first culture**: A significant portion of the 800+ team works from home, supported by offices and co-located workspaces – a model that attracts top talent globally.
- **Deep domain expertise**: A "deep bench" of experts spanning legal technology, sourcing, research, and transformation, allowing tailored solutions for complex legal challenges.

## Strategic Focus
- **Data & AI**: Recent hires for Senior Director and Senior Manager of Data & AI Strategy signal a push to embed AI and data analytics into client solutions.
- **Client relationship expansion**: Emphasis on building lasting connections and fostering community within the legal industry.
- **Global growth**: Continued expansion of remote teams and office hubs in key jurisdictions (US, Canada, UK, Australia, Philippines).

## Why Work Here
- **Flexible work environment**: Remote-first culture with the option to work from home, co-located workspaces, or on-site with clients. Offices available in major hubs.
- **Comprehensive benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, life insurance, disability, wellness benefits, retirement savings with employer matching, flexible PTO, parental leave, and statutory holidays.
- **Career development**: Training and development programs, employee assistance, and a clear interview process that may include behavioral, case-study, or technical interviews.
- **Culture**: Values-driven organization focused on client success, inclusive community, resilient connections, and collaboration. Described as a place where employees can "work amongst the stars."

## Sources
1. [harborglobal.com](https://harborglobal.com/)
2. [harborglobal.com/careers/about-harbor](https://harborglobal.com/careers/about-harbor/)
3. [harborglobal.com/careers/for-applicants](https://harborglobal.com/careers/for-applicants/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/harborglobal](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/harborglobal)
5. [harborglobal.com/careers](https://harborglobal.com/careers/)

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