Research Librarian - Library & Information Resources - Dallas

About the role

The Research Librarian reports directly to the Library Manager and is primarily responsible for conducting, assisting in, and/or coordinating reference and research projects for the Firm’s attorneys, clients, legal support personnel, and other law librarians.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming research and reference requests, conducting thorough research using library resources and informational tools.
• Participate in ready-referencing tasks, including staffing the reference desk, consulting with library users, and responding to email requests.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and electronic subscriptions when conducting research; produce client-billable research.
• Conduct in-depth research in practice-specific areas of law, competitive intelligence, public records, legislative history, and news media.
• Perform research and prepare company and industry profiles to support business development efforts.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of electronic resources and applications related to legal and library research.
• Assist library users with access to electronic legal databases and print resources.
• Support the firm’s usage of legal and business databases by securing passwords, coordinating training, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Participate in meetings to develop educational materials, marketing ideas, strategies, or user guides.
• Develop electronic documents, library guides, fact finders, bibliographies, signage, and other literature to facilitate access to library resources.
• Maintain a high level of interaction with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, marketing personnel, vendors, and other firm librarians.
• Develop expertise in AI resources to enhance research capabilities.
• Assist with special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong research and database skills, including proficiency in Lexis+ w/Protege, Westlaw, Intelligize, Courtlink, Bloomberg/BNA, and Wolter Kluwers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications as they relate to library requirements.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret research output, trade publications, and legal industry documents.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work efficiently under time constraints with interruptions.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a highly collaborative team.
• Demonstrated aptitude and experience with technology and social media as it relates to library projects and initiatives.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Qualifications

Preferred: Master of Library Science (MLS). Candidates with paralegal experience, strong research skills, and 3 years of experience in law firms will be considered.