22.3108, Jobs: Text/Corpus Linguistics: Information Retrieval Researcher, H5

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Subject: 22.3108, Jobs: Text/Corpus Linguistics: Information Retrieval Researcher, H5

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Date: 03-Aug-2011
From: Katie Romweber [kromweber at h5.com]
Subject: Discourse Analysis; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Information Retrieval Researcher, H5, CA, USA
 

	
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Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:01:53
From: Katie Romweber [kromweber at h5.com]
Subject: Discourse Analysis; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Information Retrieval Researcher, H5, CA, USA

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University or Organization: H5 
Job Location: California, USA 
Web Address: http://www.h5.com
Job Rank: Information Retrieval Researcher  

Specialty Areas: Discourse Analysis; Text/Corpus Linguistics 


Description:

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 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
-  Synthesize 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
-  Present research results to a project team, discerning crucial information 
from less important details, and accurately depicting data trends and 
inconsistencies
-  Work in a fast-paced environment to meet client deadlines both 
collaboratively and autonomously
-  Undertake and successfully conclude 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
-  BA or BS (MA, MS, JD, LLM, or MLS a plus)

This is a temporary/contract assignment position.


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://www.h5.com/careers/openings.html 
Contact Information:
	Senior Director, HR Katie Romweber 
	Email: kromweber at h5.com 






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