Senior Research Law Librarian, Remote East Coast Hours, Project Based

Job description

The Senior Research Librarian provides research and reference to attorneys and staff. This role emphasizes excellent client service, cost management, and collaboration in knowledge management initiatives. Key Responsibilities Deliver legal and non-legal research, reference, and document retrieval services.

Requirements

Qualifications:

3-5 years legal reference and research experience, preferable in mid to large law firm or comparable environment.

MLS/MLIS

Strong research skills with the ability to think critically about tools and methodologies, conduct cost-effective and efficient searches, and clearly communicate findings

Proficient in legal, business, scientific and general research resources, including platforms as Westlaw, Practical Law, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw

Knowledge of other tools such as Checkpoint, Docket Navigator, PitchBooks, and others, skilled in setting up current awareness and litigation alerts.

Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure and with excellent organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills/ability to communicate clearly and effectively with attorneys and staff

Maintains expert knowledge of library systems, including collections, online databases, interlibrary loan and document delivery

Responsibilities

Deliver timely, expert level research and reference support to attorneys and administrative teams across practice areas

Provide strategic guidance on research approaches, source selection, and methodology to ensure efficiency and accuracy

Proactively monitor news, dockets, legislative and regulatory developments, and subject specific updates, sharing insights with relevant stakeholders

Originally posted on Himalayas

Who can apply

Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.