Remote Senior Knowledge & Research Services Lead

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Melveny & Myers LLP is seeking a Senior Knowledge & Research Services Manager in the United States. The role leads the research services function, mentors managers, and oversees the firm’s centralized and virtual request system.

You will partner with attorneys and practice groups to align services with needs and deliver timely, reliable research support. This leadership position requires deep expertise in legal and business research tools, strong communication, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Minimum three years managing people and leading a team.
• Master's degree in library science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the research services function.
• Supervise research managers and analysts and provide guidance.
• Oversee centralized and virtual request management workflows.
• Identify service improvements based on data and stakeholder feedback.
• Develop goals with stakeholders and translate into practical plans.
• Train attorneys and staff to use research tools effectively.
• Provide subject matter expertise on research tools and strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Research tools

Data analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in library science

Experience managing people

Tools

Legal research platforms

Research workflows

Job description

O'Melveny & Myers LLP is seeking a Senior Knowledge & Research Services Manager in the United States. The role leads the research services function, mentors managers, and oversees the firm’s centralized and virtual request system.

You will partner with attorneys and practice groups to align services with needs and deliver timely, reliable research support. This leadership position requires deep expertise in legal and business research tools, strong communication, and the ability to manage