Legal Research Services Specialist
About The Position
The Research Services Specialist works with the Research Services team to deliver high quality research to all firm personnel. This includes complex legal research, non-legal research, competitive intelligence, business research, and assisting the Research Services Manager in practice division outreach and training initiatives. The Research Services Specialist will contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of research services initiatives, as well as department wide initiatives to deliver best in class services to the firm. Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in a law library or reference setting
- Familiarity with relevant technology and online legal research (Westlaw and/or Lexis products, Bloomberg Law, PACER etc.)
- Ability to be discreet, maintain confidential information, and use sound judgment.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
- A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Masters in Library Science or Masters in Library & Information Science
- Law firm experience
Responsibilities
- Conduct basic legal and non-legal research, such as case and article retrieval, insuring consistent high level of quality and accuracy.
- Stay current on the tools, techniques, resources and products that support legal research.
- Provide current awareness and alerting services.
- Support Research Services Manager in their role as Practice Division Research Experts.
- Attend practice division meetings as needed.
- Maintain Practice Division Resource Guides and Recommended Routing Lists.
- Coordinate support of the Annual Resource Reviews, offering support as needed.
- Coordinate orientation and training of new attorneys in general legal research resources.
- Coordinate ongoing education of attorneys and legal staff in general legal research resources
- Collaborate with the Research Services Manager and Director of Research Systems & Services on identifying and developing training initiatives and goals setting for the department.
- Participate in professional development opportunities by attending conferences and/or webinars to stay informed of the latest industry developments.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for helping others improve or develop new skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans
- Medical savings accounts
- Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Program, and Caregiving Support Concierge Services
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and paid leave for sick and safe time, parental, and military
- Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child, elder, and pet care, and an employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
