Research Librarian
About The Position
The Research Librarian provides high-value legal, business, and market research to support attorneys, business development teams, and firm leadership. The role combines research expertise with competitive intelligence analysis, delivering actionable insights on clients, industries, markets, and competitors to inform strategic decision-making and client service. The position conducts research across practice areas and departments, analyzes and summarizes findings, and presents results to attorneys and other stakeholders. It also supports the effective use of research tools, provides current-awareness services, assists with access and technical issues involving online resources, and helps maintain the Research Services collection. The role requires keeping current with relevant technologies and best practices and managing requests and timekeeping through the firm’s research request system.
Requirements
- Demonstrated research skills and knowledge of major legal and business databases, including Westlaw and Lexis platforms, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw, PACER, and CapIQ.
- Experience with GenAI-driven research tools and data analysis technologies.
- Ability to provide quality client service to internal and external contacts regarding routine non-legal matters.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others to accomplish department functions and participate in firm-wide team efforts.
- Clear and effective oral and written communication with attorneys and firm staff.
- Ability to analyze research results and communicate the scope and meaning of results found or not found.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic, complex environment and meet deadlines and daily requirements.
- Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft suite to produce written communications such as memos, spreadsheets, presentations, and training guides.
- Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution, or a Juris Doctor (JD).
- At least two years of related experience demonstrating relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct business, legal, legislative, and regulatory research for attorneys, marketing staff, and paralegals; provide initial analysis and summaries of key findings.
- Manage routine and complex research requests across practice areas and departments.
- Provide background research and competitive intelligence on current or potential clients and markets to support business and client development.
- Present research findings clearly and professionally, tailored to client and stakeholder needs.
- Guide attorneys and staff on effective use of research tools.
- Provide current-awareness and alerting services for attorneys and staff.
- Assist with access and technical issues involving online resources.
- Stay current on technological applications and best practices relevant to high-quality research services.
- Recommend additions to the Research Services collection, considering trends in client requests and interests.
- Use the research request system to claim, enter, and close requests, and submit timekeeping records.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
