Research Librarian

Baker McKenzie; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a temporary Research Librarian for part-time work in Tampa, Florida. The role involves delivering legal information and research services, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and facilitating access to resources. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, alongside experience in a professional services environment. This position offers a collaborative team environment with opportunities for participation in various projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in information and research in a professional services environment.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Demonstrated skills in communication and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal information and research services to stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with Partners and Lawyers.
• Facilitate access to legal information and resources.

Skills

Knowledge management

Information retrieval

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Research Librarian - Temporary (4.5 months; Part‑time 0.5 FTE)

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The Research Librarian - Temporary will deliver Office/Country information and research services within the context of the firm's Information and Research strategy. The role-holder will work with the Information & Research Lead (Country), Country Knowledge Partner, and local Knowledge team in support of information and research requests and enquiries.

Responsibilities

Service Orientation

• Maintain and build strong relationships with Partners and Lawyers in the Office/Country, the Regional I&R Lead, regional Expert functions (Information Product Management and Research Leads, Knowledge Lawyers).
• Demonstrate value through effective communication with stakeholders and key relationships.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Understand and promote the role and functionality of the firm's research, content and information repositories and resources.
• Ensure and facilitate timely access to relevant legal information and research resources to support lawyers providing advice to clients.
• Manage and coordinate the referral of local enquiries to the appropriate Service Centre and then respond to enquiries requiring in‑market expertise for research, information or initial current awareness set‑up as applicable.
• Apply industry thinking, initiative and experience when providing information and research.

People Management

• Collaborative, supportive, team player working with other in‑market Librarians and the wider Information & Research and Knowledge communities.

Work Management

• Support and participate in the adoption and use of Knowledge and I&R systems.
• Participate in projects as requested.
• Aware of and participate in the firm's goals.

Skills and Experience

• Good relevant experience with strong experience in Knowledge, information, and research in a professional services environment.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders, build strong relationships virtually, communicate effectively, be comfortable working in a large, complex environment, and be highly credible and persuasive.
• Strong people management and organizational skills; ability to prioritise and manage people's time to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results and a sense of urgency in setting strategies and executing against the objectives.
• Proven ability to influence, interact and consult with senior leaders, strong collaboration skills, and effective stakeholder management.
• Strong communication skills and highly credible presentation skills.
• Comprehension of a diverse set of knowledge and information resources.

Reports to: Interim Information & Research Lead

Position type: Regional

Development framework: Business Support

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Law Practice