Research Librarian - Law Firm

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Schedule: Hybrid work schedule calling for 9 days per month in the office

Research Librarian

Reporting to the Director of Library and Conflicts, the Research Librarian will conduct domestic and international legal, non-legal, legislative, corporate, due diligence and business development research. The Research Librarian is expected to work independently and collaborate with a small team to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s clients, attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution
• One to three years’ experience in a research role in a law firm library
• Experience performing legal, legislative, corporate, business, competitive intelligence and due diligence research
• Proficient in standard online research resources including, but not limited to: Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw, Hoovers, Microsoft Office programs, SharePoint. Experience with restricted party screening databases (e.g. World-Check) preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Research: Perform complex legal and non-legal research, including legislative and regulatory histories, using online and print resources
• Due Diligence: Assist in conducting restricted party screenings and corporate research on prospective clients and on behalf of firm clients
• Competitive Intelligence: Work closely with attorneys, legal staff, marketing, and other administrative departments to support current awareness monitoring and business development activities
• Conflicts & New Business Intake: Conduct preliminary conflicts checks and research on prospective clients. Assist in new client intake and opening new matters.
• Professional Development: Pursue continuing education opportunities and read professional literature to stay current on technological and research developments and industry best practices

This is an exempt position