Being an opposition researcher is more than just surfing the internet to find the "juice" on your opponent or when performing background research on a witness for a law firm. Knowing how to navigate through legal documents and Lexis/Westlaw on-line sources is vital for setting you apart from the average oppo. Many vital "campaign finance violations" will be discovered if one has a basic knowledge of legal research. Of course, an oppo can never assume a violation occurred without first consulting a good election lawyer.
The Book The Process of Legal Research, Seventh Edition is a great starting point:
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