Research Librarian

About the role

The Research Librarian will have primary responsibility for providing research and reference services involving business, legal, and specialized information sources to consulting and administrative staff for billable casework. The Research Librarian also performs other research-related work such as assisting with business development research such as attorney tracking, case tracking, and case document research.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex domestic and international business and legal research utilizing appropriate databases and research tools and directs consultants to appropriate sources.
• Evaluates diverse sources of information for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness, then chooses the best sources for answering research requests.
• Interfaces with experts, law firms, agencies, libraries, and organizations; represents the firm in a professional manner.
• Compiles and organizes information obtained in research projects into a coherent, focused collection of information, accompanied by explanatory notes if relevant, so that the material is readily understandable to the user; logs new information about resources in both public and department databases for future use.
• Maintains awareness of current developments on legal news and information services, specifically with developments regarding new specialized databases relevant to the firm’s practice areas.
• Recognizes new information resources, both in print and electronic form, and makes recommendations for new acquisitions to the Associate Director, Information Resources and Senior Director, Information Resources.
• Provides orientation and instruction regarding IR’s resources and works effectively with the IR department.
• Supports at least one practice area in their business development needs including docket tracks and searches, literature searches, expert searches, and more.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience that demonstrates increasing capability and responsibility; professional services experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of financial and economic databases such as CapIQ, Eikon, and Bloomberg, and legal databases such as Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Lexis, and Lex Machina.
• Working knowledge of using a variety of databases and research tools.
• The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm.
• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions.
• The mindset to provide superior service.
• Significant experience in a corporate library setting and advanced knowledge and skills in subject-specific resources and databases.
• The ability to commute to our allocated office, to comply with our hybrid work policy of 2-3 days per week in office.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) is required, however, a Master’s degree in another specialty may be considered in lieu of the MLS if the candidate also has significant research experience in a related industry.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of legal and financial databases.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options.
• A monthly wellness subsidy.
• Free access to premium wellness apps.
• Robust retirement savings plans.
• A hybrid work model that balances collaborative in-office time with telecommuting flexibility.
• Generous paid time off.
• Fertility treatments, parental leave, back-up childcare, eldercare services, concierge assistance for personal errands, and pet care.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• A vibrant, inclusive community.

Pay

• San Francisco: $83,200 – $110,500
• Los Angeles: $76,600 - $101,700

Schedule

• Hybrid work model with 2-3 days per week in office.