Specialist: Legal Information Center Research

Responsibilities

• Independently, creatively, and accurately assess incoming research requests to identify the scope, complexity and specific data required by the requestor
• Apply critical thinking to determine the most relevant and effective questions to pose as a part of the “reference interview,” to ensure that one is delivering accurate, relevant and timing results within any time constraints and/or budget restrictions
• Work closely with customers, practice groups, and other stakeholders to ensure clarity in research objectives and expectations
• Perform conventional and sophisticated legal and non-legal research using a variety of online research tools including but not limited to Westlaw, LexisNexis, CCH/Wolters Kluwer, Bloomberg as well as many other practice-specific databases
• Provide creative and strategic solutions to address unique research queries, adding value to the findings
• Provide accurate, relevant and timely research results to the practice groups, Business Development & Marketing Department, industry teams, recruiting department, and to strategic committees of the firm, in alignment with the firm’s strategic and business plans
• Legal Monitoring: track and monitor court rulings, government publications, news outlets, and relevant legislative, regulatory and judicial developments from local, national and international sources
• Assists with publication check in and routing, invoice processing; verifying invoice matches materials received, bar coding, and labelling of those materials
• Maintains professional appearance of the library collections; to include shelving
• Communicates with management team on projects and deadline issues
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from a program accredited by the American Library Association, required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of previous law library experience, required
• Prior experience working in a law firm, preferred
• Experience and proficiency in legal and business research required
• Prior experience in Business & Competitive Intelligence research, preferred
• General familiarity, awareness and inquisiveness with regards to emerging AI technologies in the legal landscape, preferred
• Strong computer skills with solid experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
• Knowledge of various search strategies, functionality and navigation using a variety of Internet search engines, required
• Analytical and technical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic with comprehensive knowledge of Library principles and practices in order to conduct legal and business research and reference services; analyze data and recommend solutions; evaluate new research services and resources, required
• Experience effectively utilizing and navigating a variety of legal and business research tools, such as, but not limited to: LexisNexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg, CCH/Wolters Kluwer VitalLaw, S&P Capital I.Q., RIA Checkpoint, PACER, Factset, Pitchbook, HeinOnline, required
• Experience using automated library systems including in-house and outside libraries, preferred
• Ability to keep current on new enhancements and developments relating to online legal and business research, required
• Maintain a network of information resources outside of the Firm; and participate in continuing education, required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills