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Legal role
Hire an offshore Legal Researcher
A Legal Researcher conducts in-depth research on legislation, case law, and regulatory changes — producing clear, accurate research memos that support the advice and strategy of your legal team.
$1,400per month + GST, all-in
$58–78kAustralian salary range
$63,511est. saving a year (NSW)*
What they do
A legal researcher who handles case law research, legislation analysis, research memos, regulatory monitoring, legal writing, critical analysis and citation management, full time and dedicated to your business.
Why hire offshore
01
Dedicated research capacity at a fraction of local lawyer billing rates
02
Free your lawyers to focus on client strategy rather than desk research
03
Strong analytical and legal writing skills from law-qualified candidates
Skills
Case law research Legislation analysis Research memos Regulatory monitoring Legal writing Critical analysis Citation management
Software they use
WeWestlawLeLexisNexisAuAustLIIMiMicrosoft WordZoZotero
Cost comparison
What a legal researcher costs a year
Local figures are salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax.
$25k
$50k
$75k
$69k
$80k
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$17k
Local entry$58k salaryLocal typical$68k salaryLocal senior$78k salaryAdept$1,400/mo
Estimated saving
79%
About $63,511 a year against a typical local hire in NSW, before recruitment fees, leave cover, equipment and desk space.
A typical day
What a working day can look like
An example in Sydney time. Your legal researcher follows your priorities and your tools.
8:30am
Matter inbox
Files correspondence to the right matter and flags deadlines.
10:00am
Research
Pulls cases and legislation for the lawyer's review.
11:30am
Document prep
Prepares first drafts and bundles from your precedents.
1:30pm
Review
Proofreads and checks documents against your checklists.
3:00pm
Diary
Keeps court dates and key deadlines up to date.
5:00pm
Status note
Sends a short update on every matter touched today.
Questions
Hiring a legal researcher
Something else on your mind? Our Australian team can talk it through.
Can they research Australian case law on AustLII?
Yes. AustLII, Westlaw AU, and LexisNexis are the primary research tools.
What output format do they produce?
Typically structured research memos with executive summary, legal analysis, case citations, and recommended reading for the supervising lawyer.
Can they monitor regulatory changes?
Yes — tracking legislation updates, ASIC, ACCC, and sector regulator announcements, and summarising implications.
Can they research international law as well?
Yes, with access to the relevant databases. Cross-border research in UK, US, and NZ law is commonly required.
How do they handle research that has no clear answer?
They present all available authority, flag the uncertainty clearly, and outline the competing arguments — final legal judgement rests with the supervising solicitor.
Where they work
Industries and states
*Estimate compares $16,800 a year with a $68,000 salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax (5.45%, payable once wages pass the state threshold).
Ready when you are
Meet your legal researcher this month
Tell us what you need and we'll shortlist candidates for you to interview. $1,400 a month + GST, with no upfront fees.
