Legal Knowledge Researcher & AI Tools Trainer

Simmons & Simmons; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Learning opportunities

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Job summary

Simmons & Simmons in London seeks a Researcher or Assistant Researcher to join the Knowledge Management department. You will provide timely legal and business research services, manage online and print resources, and support training on research tools including AI.

You will work with lawyers and business services, maintaining precise licensing records and contributing to intranet content. The role is in a knowledge-focused team with hybrid working expectations and opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a Research or Library Services team in a legal or professional services environment.
• Commitment to excellent client service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out legal and business research to support the firm’s lawyers and Business Services teams.
• Support the procurement and ongoing management of online research resources, liaising with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and cost-effective acquisition and use.
• Deliver training on research skills and tools, including the use of AI for research.
• Contribute to the firm’s current awareness services, including search creation, user administration and source management.
• Adopt and utilise the AI systems available within the firm, applying them appropriately to day-to-day tasks and developing an understanding of relevant use cases across the firm.
• Maintain accurate records of subscriptions, licences and renewals within the library management system and internal databases.
• Assist with the editing, maintenance and development of intranet content and pages.
• Help coordinate and organise communications and training for new joiners to the firm.
• Organise and maintain the firm’s physical library collections, ensuring resources are catalogued and easily accessible.
• Share knowledge and know-how with team members, fostering a collaborative working environment.
• Contribute to Research Services and Knowledge projects as required.

Skills

Research skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Simmons & Simmons in London seeks a Researcher or Assistant Researcher to join the Knowledge Management department. You will provide timely legal and business research services, manage online and print resources, and support training on research tools including AI.

You will work with lawyers and business services, maintaining precise licensing records and contributing to intranet content. The role is in a knowledge-focused team with hybrid working expectations and opportunities to develop