LAW FIRM LIBRARIAN!
Are you a legal research librarian? Would you like to work with a highly regarded DC firm? If so R & W Group has a great new opportunity! One of our law firm clients is looking for a Senior Research Librarian. In this role you would be responsible for providing attorneys and staff with a high level of reference service. Additionally, you would provide research support for New Business Intake/Conflicts and Business Intelligence projects as requested. This position is eligible to participate in the firm’s flexible work program.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for providing accurate, timely and cost-efficient responses to research requests posed by attorneys and staff
Analyze legal and non-legal information from various sources to fulfill complex research requests
Coordinate reference needs and services as necessary; ensure that reference procedures and processes are well documented for efficient and seamless reference service
Research, document, and solve reference service problems and incorporate solutions in existing procedures and processes
Create and manage legislative, regulatory, news, and litigation alerts
Conduct legislative history research and other legislative work
Monitor the ongoing needs of library users and make recommendations to the Library Manager to acquire or discontinue databases, subscriptions, or other services
Review and revise content on the Library’s Intranet research page to assure accuracy and timeliness
Provide business intelligence research in support of the Marketing Department
Coordinate court docketing support with library staff and firm support staff
Provide interlibrary loan service to locate items for firm attorneys and staff
Meets the department’s expectations to retrieve, read and/or respond to firm and client-related e-mail messages during and outside of core business and scheduled work hours by connecting a personal mobile device (smartphone or tablet with a data plan) to the firm’s network
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated working knowledge of the legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes and documents and other associated resources
Demonstrated proficiency in searching a variety of databases (e.g. Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, Bloomberg Law, and other litigation, legislative, business, news, and subject-specific resources)
Ability to work independently, and make decisions as necessary to fulfill research requests
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Outlook
Exercise independent judgement to complete work in the most efficient manner
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form
Ability to multi-task, prioritize/coordinate deadlines and track progress of tasks
Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy
Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
Must establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment
Possesses the attitude of collaboration and sharing
Willingness to learn and adopt new methodologies
Flexibility and willingness to respond to issues during and outside of core business hours
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. or Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA accredited library school strongly preferred
Two plus years’ experience in legal and law-related research and reference work, preferably in a law library or trade association setting
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Position operates in a professional office environment which is usually quiet to moderate
Position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
Position requires that the employee be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
Solid compensation (up to $100K DOE). Great benefits. Really nice team. Convenient location (Metro accessible.) Click here to apply on-line or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.
