Research Librarian

About the role

The Research Librarian supports the firm's library research and information services, conducting timely and cost-effective research, document retrieval, and recommending resources. Key responsibilities include handling litigation research, performing due diligence, collaborating with senior researchers, assisting with business development research, and engaging in innovation and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal and business research to attorneys and staff in various practice areas using both print and online resources.
• Handle litigation research, including finding cases and secondary materials related to specific fact patterns in various jurisdictions.
• Perform due diligence research on plaintiffs, experts, defendants, and corporate entities.
• Develop knowledge of research in multiple practice areas and jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with senior researchers on larger and more complex assignments.
• Assist the Competitive Intelligence Research team with providing business development research for attorneys and the Marketing department, including preparing company snapshots.
• Gather, synthesize, and present summaries of relevant, well-targeted research findings to attorneys and staff to facilitate decision-making and business planning.
• Collaborate and coordinate with library staff in other geographies to provide seamless research service for attorneys in all firm locations.
• Engage in innovation and library outreach, evaluating new information resources and related technology, and attending practice group meetings.
• Aid in delivering research training programs for attorneys and staff through various formats, including in-person individual sessions, departmental meetings, web-enabled training, and orientation.
• Establish relationships with attorneys to improve, expand, and market available information sources and services.
• Participate in special projects as requested by the Director, Library & Research Services.
• Stay current in research techniques and available resources relevant to providing high-quality research and information services.
• Continue professional development through various firm and association-sponsored activities.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of in-depth law firm library research experience.
• A Master’s Degree in Library Science or Juris Doctor Degree required. Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex research.
• Proficiency in the use of both print and online resources.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and negotiate deadlines.
• Provide quality client service to personnel at all levels.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within and across departments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentations.
• Excellent technology skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science or Juris Doctor Degree required.
• Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex research.
• Proficiency in the use of both print and online resources.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and negotiate deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentations.
• Excellent technology skills.

Skills

• Research and information services.
• Legal and business research.
• Literature review and analysis.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Client service and interpersonal skills.
• Technology proficiency.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not provided in the job description.

Pay

The anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

• Los Angeles, CA: $77,500 to $114,950
• San Francisco, CA: $85,000 to $126,500

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not provided in the job description.