Research Librarian, Phillips Lytle LLP

Wnylrc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Buffalo is seeking a skilled legal research professional to provide expert assistance to attorneys. The role involves advising on research strategies, maintaining library resources, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The candidate will also develop training materials and stay updated on research technologies, including AI tools. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal environment while enhancing research practices.

Qualifications

• Expert legal and business research assistance.
• Training attorneys on research techniques.

Responsibilities

• Advise on research strategy and resource selection.
• Participate in library collection maintenance.
• Prepare reports on research findings.

Skills

Legal Research

Business Research

Communication

Tools

AI Tools

Job description

• Provide expert legal and business research assistance to attorneys and administrative staff in a timely and effective manner.
• Advise attorneys on research strategy and resource selection to ensure research is accurate and conducted in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
• Participate in the procurement, organization and maintenance of the firm’s library collection. Ensure materials are easily accessible and relevant to the firm's needs.
• Develop research guides and provide training to attorneys and staff on effective research techniques and the use of library resources. Offer personalized research assistance and support as needed.
• Ensure that research practices comply with legal and ethical standards.
• Prepare reports and summaries on research findings for internal use as requested.
• Contact courts, government offices and agencies, and other libraries or retrieval services for copies of documents, filings or books that are not available online.
• Cite-check briefs, articles, and Firm presentations for accuracy of citation format and validity of legal citations, according to Bluebook format, the New York Law Report Style Manual, Firm standards, and other guidelines as appropriate.
• Prioritize continuous learning by seeking professional development opportunities, and stay updated on the latest research technologies and tools, including AI tools.
• Participate in the integration and implementation of new technologies to improve research processes and library operations

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