--- title: Legal Research description: Build stronger cases faster. Hire a dedicated legal research assistant. Edge Nova provides an expert law research assistant for accurate case prep. url: https://edgenovasolutions.com/virtual-assistant/legal/legal-research/ markdown_url: https://edgenovasolutions.com/virtual-assistant/legal/legal-research.md type: page slug: legal-research author: admin published: 2026-07-16T12:24:36Z modified: 2026-07-30T10:36:10Z language: en-US word_count: 770 tokens: 1904 --- # Legal Research Home›Virtual Assistants›Legal›Legal Research Last updated: July 2026 Legal · Legal Research Legal Research Virtual Assistant Preliminary research on case law, statutes, and background — compiled into organized, sourced summaries — to speed your work. Book my free consultation See how it works US · CA · UK · AUFrom $500/moLive in 7 daysStrictly confidential EN Your dedicated assistant Online · clearing your queue ✓Morning tasks synced ✓Priority items handled Updating your tools… End-of-day report Tasks cleared today27 Sourced Every summary 7 days To go live COMPILED Research memo delivered for review What is a legal research VA? A legal research VA supports attorneys with preliminary research — case law, statutes, and background — compiled into organized, sourced summaries to speed your work. The problem Research eats hours attorneys can’t spare. Preliminary research consumes billable and non-billable hours attorneys can’t spare. A legal research VA does the initial digging and delivers sourced summaries — for attorney review — so your work moves faster. LIVE QUEUE Callslive Chatslive Emaillive What’s included What’s included. ✓Case law and statute research ✓Background and fact research ✓Citation compilation ✓Research summaries ✓Document review support ✓Sourced findings ONBOARDING Day 4of 7 to go-live How it works How it works — step by step. 1 Define We define the research question. 2 Research They research the sources. 3 Compile They compile citations. 4 Summarize They summarize findings. 5 Deliver They deliver for attorney review. The math In-house vs. Edge Nova. In-house hire Edge Nova VA Cost –$45k–$65k/yr + benefits, equipment ✓From $500/mo — up to 50% less Time to start –Weeks to hire and train ✓Live in 7 days Coverage –One person, PTO gaps ✓Trained backup, your time zone Commitment –Salary + severance risk ✓No long-term lock-in The stack Tools they work in. They plug into the platforms you already run — no migration required. Westlaw / Lexis (client-provided) Public databases Google Docs Why Edge Nova An assistant who feels in-house. Your assistant is dedicated to your account and background-checked, trained on your tools before day one, and works under strictly confidential processes with US/CA/UK/AU coverage. You get access-controlled handling of your data, and you meet your match before you commit. Dedicated & vetted Background-checked, never a shared pool. Strictly confidential NDAs and access-controlled handling. Meet before you commit You approve your assistant first. Related services Round out your legal support. Legal VA hub All the ways a dedicated VA supports your legal operations. Explore → Case & Document Management Organized files and documents. Explore → Deadline Management Docketing and never-missed dates. Explore → FAQ Legal Research Virtual Assistant — FAQs. What does a legal research VA do? + They support attorneys with preliminary legal research by gathering case law, statutes, regulations, and legal resources, then preparing organized summaries for attorney review. Is the research reviewed by an attorney? + Yes. Research is provided as preliminary support and should be reviewed by a licensed attorney before use. Virtual assistants do not provide legal advice. Is legal information kept confidential? + Yes. Sensitive legal information is handled through secure workflows, controlled access procedures, and confidentiality agreements to protect client data. How quickly can a legal research VA start? + Most legal research virtual assistants are onboarded, trained, and ready to support your legal team within 7 days. The team behind your legal VA Behind your legal VA: 25+ years of BPO operating experience. Edge Nova is led by an operator who has run inbound, outbound, and back-office teams since 1999 — across virtually every niche, for blue-chip clients. Your legal VA is recruited, vetted, and managed with that same operating discipline, and is dedicated to your account — never a rotating pool. 1999 Operating in BPO since — 25+ years of experience behind your team. NCR Dedicated teams based in India’s NCR region, assigned only to you. 4-stage Every hire clears a psychometric test, an SME interview, a functional-head round, then HR. In-house Our own recruiters source continuously via LinkedIn & Naukri. Get started Speed up your research. Tell us about your practice and where the time goes — we’ll reach out within one business day with a plan. Book my free consultation No obligation · we reply within one business day From the blog Insights on support, VAs & AI. 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