Global Library & Knowledge Strategist

American Association of Law Libraries; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Withers is seeking a Senior Research and Knowledge Analyst to join the Library and Knowledge Services team. The role supports attorneys and business teams with legal and business research, training staff in databases and AI-assisted tools, and monitoring sources for developments.

The position is hybrid, based in Greenwich or New Haven, CT, with occasional travel on the East Coast. Applicants should hold an MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program and have 5–10+ years in a law library, plus strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.
• 5 to 10+ years' professional experience in a law library.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with online resources including Westlaw Edge, Lexis+, Checkpoint, VitalLaw, Bloomberg Law, Lexis Newsdesk, Capital IQ, Practical Law, Intelligize, TLO, PACER and other web based services.
• Strong understanding of generative AI tools embedded in research platforms and how they can enhance research outputs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to attorneys and business teams by proactively identifying insights, resources and tools that support client delivery, business development, and strategic decision making.
• Perform legal and business research for attorneys and business services teams.
• Conduct research to support business development and strategic priorities.
• Guide and train attorneys and staff on effective use of research databases, AI-assisted research, knowledge repositories, and print collections.
• Assist attorneys and business services teams with monitoring of legal, business and news sources for current developments in practice areas and client industries.
• Record time spent on research utilizing the firm's billing software.

Skills

MLS/MLIS

Law library

Westlaw Edge

Lexis+

AI tools

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Research methods

Education

ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS

Tools

Westlaw Edge

Lexis+

Checkpoint

VitalLaw

Bloomberg Law

Lexis Newsdesk

Capital IQ

Practical Law

Intelligize

TLO

PACER

Job description

Withers is seeking a Senior Research and Knowledge Analyst to join the Library and Knowledge Services team. The role supports attorneys and business teams with legal and business research, training staff in databases and AI-assisted tools, and monitoring sources for developments.

The position is hybrid, based in Greenwich or New Haven, CT, with occasional travel on the East Coast. Applicants should hold an MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program and have 5–10+ years in a law library, plus strong