Research Services Assistant

Morgan Lewis•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, is seeking a Research Services Assistant. This role involves providing ready reference support to requestors nationwide and technical services support to the local office. The assistant will report to the Regional Director of Research Services and perform duties including docket and document retrievals, limited material check-in, processing, and maintenance, among other assigned tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong critical thinking acumen, including analytical abilities
Exceptional organizational abilities, including the ability to manage multiple, competing requests concurrently, balance changing workloads, and prioritize appropriately
Proficient computer skills with Windows applications and databases

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year library experience preferred
Familiarity with legal materials desired

Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to basic research requests
Retrieve dockets, case filings (including complaints and other court documents), SEC filings, company background materials and related basic information, using appropriate research databases and/or external services
Follow proper procedures and maintain accurate records in the Quest reference request database
Open, sort, and check-in mail using Sierra, the integrated library system
Process Research Services invoices and credit card statements (if applicable), including the confirmation of dates, GL coding, and other relevant information for processing of payment
Review selected material (non-contract standing orders, local renewals, etc.) with the Regional Director of Research Services to determine if it will be kept or cancelled and processes accordingly
Provide current and accurate data regarding the local office collections to the Research Resources team to ensure all systems are up to date
Perform loose-leaf filing including supplements, pocket-parts, and replacement editions as needed
Participate in the claims process for missing or lapsed materials in conjunction with central Research Resources team
Maintain main and satellite libraries as assigned, reshelving all books, periodicals, and audio/visual items as needed
Perform shelf-reading and monitor space-related issues in print collections and performs collection shifts as necessary