Assistant Research Librarian

About the Role

The Assistant Research Librarian plays an important role in supporting the delivery of Research services across the US offices. The role provides day-to-day research and current awareness support, helping to ensure lawyers and business services teams have access to the information, resources, and training they need. The role also supports a range of administrative and operational activities essential to the efficient delivery of Research services.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm to realize its strategy by delivering high-quality business and legal research using a wide range of online and hardcopy resources.
• Support panel pitches process by providing research on clients.
• Use legal and business information resources to provide a current awareness service to the business.
• Produce and collate newsletters on sectors, clients, or key topics.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of hardcopy material, including selection, procurement, cataloguing, updating and amending catalogue records, processing and distributing new books, and arranging for the disposal or withdrawal of stock.
• Liaise with stakeholders to evaluate requirements.
• Use infrastructure products (Library Management System, Resource Management System) to track, analyze, and review database usage.
• Liaise with external suppliers to resolve technical, content, or access issues with resources.
• Process payment of invoices.
• Design and deliver training on online information products and research techniques.
• Assist end users to develop their own research skills and strategies.
• Be a collaborative and active member of the Research team, supporting projects as they arise.
• Perform administrative duties such as credentialing new employees.
• Manage user access accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain catalogue and resource records to a high standard.
• Resolve vendor issues promptly and effectively.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Library Science or equivalent.
• Ideally 1-2 years' experience working in a professional services library or other library/information service environment.

Skills

• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Proficiency in basic technical skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint (preferred).
• Basic understanding of data analysis and reporting techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Effective problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Personal Leadership

• Positively impacts those around them, makes quality decisions, and develops themselves both personally and professionally.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge in their field.
• Anticipates potential problems and identifies a range of possible solutions.
• Adapts their interpersonal style to suit different audiences in a genuine way.

Builds Authentic Relationships

• Takes time to get to know people beyond their role.
• Treats people with respect and in a fair and consistent way.
• Recognizes when colleagues are under pressure and volunteers to assist them where possible.

Collaborates With Others

• Works within teams and across boundaries to share knowledge and achieve results.
• Identifies and builds relationships required to achieve the best outcomes for the firm.
• Engages people with the right skills, knowledge, and expertise to provide advice and assist with tasks.
• Connects other people in the firm who have mutual interests or work objectives.
• Generously shares their time, knowledge, expertise, and talent to support others' success.

Enhances The Client Experience

• Creates opportunities to enhance the experience of the firm's clients through their daily tasks.
• Behaves consistently with the firm's values in their interactions with others.
• Conducts themselves in a way that reflects positively on the firm's brand, both inside and outside the firm.

Achieves Results

• Maintains focus and drive to achieve quality outcomes.
• Focuses their time and efforts on issues that will have the greatest impact on agreed objectives.
• Anticipates responses and plans their approach accordingly.
• Looks for the most effective way to achieve outcomes.
• Maintains perspective and optimism when faced with setbacks.

Pay

Salary Range: US$85,000–US$95,000.

Schedule

Full time.

Location

New York.

Contract Type

Permanent.