Research Librarian

D3 Legal Search, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Onsite parking

Competitive bonuses

Job summary

D3 Legal Search, LLC (aka D3 Search) in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Research Librarian ~ Legal Research & Resource Analyst to support attorneys with sophisticated legal research and resource analysis.

The role demands MLIS/JD or equivalent experience, and offers hybrid work with on-site start and remote days after 90 days, plus a strong benefits package and opportunities to lead research projects and vendor negotiations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library Science (MLIS) and/or JD degree is REQUIRED, and/or 5 years' relevant experience in a law firm environment (legal research).
• Experience with standard legal resources (Lexis, Westlaw, Law360).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted legal research tools and evaluating their accuracy and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and support to attorneys and staff firmwide.
• Analyze case law, statutes, regulations, and decisions to produce risk assessments and research feedback.
• Negotiate and maintain contracts with major research vendors (Thomson Reuters, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law).
• Oversee library inventory, vendor invoices, renewals and subscriptions.
• Train attorneys and staff on research resources and techniques.
• Obtain interlibrary loans as needed.
• Monitor legal and industry topics to stay current; evaluate AI tools for firm workflows.

Skills

Legal research

AI tools familiarity

Vendor management

Training & mentoring

Interlibrary loan coordination

Communication skills

Analytical reasoning

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science (MLIS)

Juris Doctor (JD)

5 years' law firm research experience

Tools

Lexis/Westlaw

Law360

Accurint

People Map

DataTree

Job description

D3 Search is seeking a Research Librarian ~ Legal Research & Resource Analyst on behalf of a respected CA-based law practice with its headquartered office in Los Angeles, CA (90071).

Research Librarian ~ Legal Research & Resource Analyst

Important Note (REQUIREMENTS): Master's Degree in Library Science (MLIS) and/or JD degree is REQUIRED, and/or 5 years' relevant experience in a law firm environment (legal research); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment Status

Full-time/direct-hire employment. Non-exempt role (OT eligible in accordance w/ CA laws).

Employer Work Model

Prominent CA-based law practice is seeking a Research Law Librarian ~ Legal Research and Resource Analyst in their downtown Los Angeles office (90071). This position is a full-time, non-exempt, and hybrid position. After 90 days on-site, this position becomes eligible to work remotely two days a week.

The Research Law Librarian ~ Legal Research and Resource Analyst will provide legal research and support to attorneys and legal support staff firmwide. This includes analyzing case law, statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions to produce risk assessments and research feedback for attorneys. This also includes locating information and documents from publicly available sources, internal information sources and subscription services. This position will assist with the negotiation of library material contracts and online and print subscription renewals, together with the maintenance of firm resource research accounts and tracking vendor invoices.

• Conduct investigative non-interpretive research, legal research regarding case law, statutes and regulations, company research, expert research, litigation history, legal forms, and verdict searches by utilizing the appropriate mix of the firm's external and internal legal, business, and news resources.
• Monitor and route complaints filed against firm clients from Courthouse News by use of dingers.
• Monitor dockets in various courts for developments requested by attorneys.
• Monitor RFPs from Bids USA, Bid Sync and FindRFP.com. Work with and provide supporting documents to the Director of Administration.
• Develop and provide presentations to attorney practice groups, and other departments on research tools and current developments. Periodically travel to regional offices regarding same.
• Work with practice group leaders and Director of Administration regarding library material needs.
• Conduct training on research resources and research techniques with attorneys and paralegals firmwide.
• Provide orientation and onboarding training programs for attorneys and paralegals.
• Obtain interlibrary loans from other firms, L.A. Law Library, Los Angeles Public Library, or UCLA Libraries, as needed.
• Negotiate and maintain contracts with all major research vendors - including Thomson Reuters (Westlaw), LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, and other subscription services - regarding online platforms and print library maintenance agreements, in collaboration with the Director of Administration.
• Be the contact person for the customer service representatives for library vendors.
• Oversee receipt of new library items, track vendor accounts and costs, handle renewal of subscriptions, and approve vendor invoices. Work together with the Director of Administration regarding same.
• Monitor various legal, industry, or subject topics to keep up to date on industry current trends and best practices. Keep up with new developments, technologies, innovations, and products in the fields of legal and business research.
• Evaluate and stay current on AI-powered research and legal technology tools; advise ontheir potential integration into firm workflows and train attorneys and staff on theirappropriate use.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the scope, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of the firm's various research resources and select the most relevant tools for any given request.
• Maintain research resources and library inventory.
• Master's Degree in Library Science and/or JD degree is REQUIRED, or 5 years' relevant experience in a law firm environment (legal research); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with standard legal resources, such as Lexis, Westlaw, Law360, Accurint, People Map, Business Credit Reports, Data Tree, and other related research subscription services.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted legal research tools (experience with Co Counsel by Thomson Reuters is preferred) and demonstrated ability to assess their accuracy, limitations, and cost-effectiveness.
• Demonstrated experience with software applications and integrated library systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Keen interest in technology and innovation, including emerging AI tools and their application to legal and business research.
• Strong organization skills, adept at multi-tasking and prioritization.
• Service-oriented, team player, with initiative and proactive mindset.

Starting annual salary is up to 120K~ DOE/DOQ. Employer (law practice) offers a comprehensive & robust health benefits package, generous PTO, 401K, paid parking onsite, annual reviews & lucrative bonuses, etc.

D3 Legal Search, LLC (aka D3 Search) and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.