Research Services Coordinator

Harris Beach Murtha • Rochester, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Harris Beach Murtha’s Knowledge Services team is in search of a Research Services Coordinator with excellent organizational and analytical skills. The Research Services Coordinator is responsible for supporting the firm’s research services by performing basic legal, legislative, business, and other non-legal research on behalf of attorneys and professional staff. Harris Beach Murtha recognizes everyone has a right to be included. You will be successful in your career at the firm if you:
Exhibit the ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and provide solutions in a fast-paced office setting
Take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes, and procedures
Believe in the firm’s core values: collaboration, inclusion, ingenuity, respect, integrity, and commitment
Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm
Are comfortable working a hybrid schedule after training (1 day remote)
Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Strong initiative when assisting attorneys and staff
• Sound judgment in referring complicated questions to librarians
• Superior client service and listening skills
• Exhibit the ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and provide solutions in a fast-paced office setting
• Take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes, and procedures
• Believe in the firm’s core values: collaboration, inclusion, ingenuity, respect, integrity, and commitment
• Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm
• Are comfortable working a hybrid schedule after training (1 day remote)

Nice To Haves

• Law or business library experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with library software applications (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Perform legal, business and non-legal research, including searching public records
• Set up tracking and monitor new court cases and records
• Produce and manage current awareness alerts
• Assist with quick reference questions, case pulling projects, and assembling research materials
• Obtain documents from state and federal courts using electronic resources, third party vendor, or directly from court
• Assist with special projects and initiatives under the direction of Knowledge Services managers or Chief Knowledge Officer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level