Research Librarian

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Library & Research Specialist to provide timely legal research and reference support to attorneys across practice areas. You will bill time to matters and assist multiple administrative teams while monitoring regulatory changes and industry news.

You will train staff on resources, maintain intranet collections, and participate in resource evaluations. A MLS/MLIS and 1-3 years of library experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Legal research experience required.
• Broad knowledge of library tools, systems, and resources.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience with major research platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and effective research and reference assistance to attorneys across all practice areas using print and digital resources.
• Bill time to clients/matters as appropriate.
• Support administrative departments including Client Development, New Business/Conflicts, secretarial, paralegal, and Managing Attorney Office functions.
• Monitor news, dockets, legislative and regulatory changes, and other subject areas.
• Assist with updates, newsletters, and other communications.
• Maintain intranet research collections through link checking and data collection/input.
• Provide library orientation and training on print and electronic resources.
• Collaborate with the Innovation Department to create short training programs on common library research requests and library tools.
• Participate in resource evaluation, including pilots of new services and resource comparisons.
• Maintain knowledge of print collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan, document delivery, databases, search strategy and syntax, and licensing restrictions.

Skills

Legal research

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Research mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

MLS/MLIS degree

Tools

PACER

Courthouse News

Lexis

Westlaw

BloombergLaw

S&P Capital IQ

Pitchbook

Job description

• Provide timely and effective research and reference assistance to attorneys across all practice areas using print and digital resources
• Bill time to clients/matters as appropriate
• Support administrative departments including Client Development, New Business/Conflicts, secretarial, paralegal, and Managing Attorney Office functions
• Monitor news, dockets, legislative and regulatory changes, and other subject areas
• Assist with updates, newsletters, and other communications
• Maintain intranet research collections through link checking and data collection/input
• Provide library orientation and training on print and electronic resources
• Collaborate with the Innovation Department to create short training programs on common library research requests and library tools
• Participate in resource evaluation, including pilots of new services and resource comparisons
• Maintain knowledge of print collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan, document delivery, databases, search strategy and syntax, and licensing restrictions
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work closely with and under the direction of the Director on Library and Research

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Legal research experience required
• Broad knowledge of library tools, systems, and resources in special libraries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with research platforms, including PACER, Courthouse News, Lexis, Westlaw, BloombergLaw, S&P Capital IQ, and Pitchbook
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with communication and attention to detail
• MLS or MLIS Degree from an ALA accredited institution preferred
• 1-3 years of library experience preferred
• IP research experience preferred
• Previous law firm experience preferred
• Combination of education in a research-intensive field with relevant work experience may be considered

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in legal research and library management, utilizing a broad knowledge of library tools and systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and various research platforms, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Legal Research Experience
• Library Tools Knowledge
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Research Platforms Experience
• MLS or MLIS Degree

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Legal Research
• Library Management
• Data Collection
• Search Strategy
• Document Delivery
• Interlibrary Loan
• Link Checking
• Resource Evaluation
• Attention to Detail
• Multiple Deadline Management

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Collaboration
• Independence
• Listening Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• MLS Degree
• MLIS Degree

Industry Keywords

• Special Libraries
• Legal Practice Areas
• Client Development
• New Business/Conflicts
• Library Orientation
• Training Programs
• Regulatory Changes
• Print Collections
• Digital Resources
• Library Research Requests

Tools & Technologies

• PACER
• Courthouse News
• Lexis
• Westlaw
• BloombergLaw
• S&P Capital IQ
• Pitchbook