LINGUIST List 25.3003
Tue
Jul 22 2014
Jobs: Computational
Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Consultant,
H5
Editor for this issue:
Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 21-Jul-2014
From: Katie Romweber
<kromweber
h5.com>
Subject: Computational
Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics:
Consultant, H5, California, USA
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University or Organization: H5
Job Location: California, USA
Web Address:
http://www.h5.com
Job Title: Information Retrieval Consultant
Job Rank: Consultant
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics;
Text/Corpus Linguistics
Description:
H5’s Professional Services Group is searching
for an Information Retrieval Consultant to
contribute to our cross-functional project
teams. The core responsibilities of the
Information Retrieval Consultant include client
requirements gathering, technical subject
matter research, data analysis, knowledge base
development, and quality assurance.
Responsibilities:
- Rapidly developing an understanding of new
subject matter related to complex litigation
via independent research and team
interaction
- 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
- Develop and refine linguistic classifiers and
metadata queries for large corpora of
electronic data to locate targeted subject
matter
- Creatively solve information retrieval
challenges using proven methodologies and
self-generated ideas
- 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
- Ability to forge hypotheses and strategies
for testing them using both deductive and
inductive logic
- Ability to understand new requirements and
use disparate data points for problem
solving
- 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
- Flexibility and comfort working in a
fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
and requirements
- Solid competency in a PC/Windows environment
using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and
Outlook)
Qualifications:
- 4+ years professional experience in the
information management or retrieval space
- Graduate training in law, linguistics, or
information science
Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications:
http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?nl=1&k=Apply&j=ovpaZfwN&s=Linguist+List
Contact Information:
Managing Director, HR Katie Romweber
Email: kromweber
h5.com
Page Updated: 22-Jul-2014