Job Details
RESEARCH Librarian, Washington DC, prestigious law firm
Hybrid remote: 9 days per month in the office required
Salary range $96k-$98K depending on experience
Law firm/legal library experience strongly preferred
Conduct domestic and international legal, non-legal, legislative, corporate, due diligence and business development research. Work independently and collaborate with the team to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm s clients, attorneys, advisors and staff
Qualifications
Master s degree in Library or Information Science
One to three years experience in a research role in a law firm library
Experience performing legal, legislative, corporate, business, competitive intelligence and due diligence research
Proficient in standard online research resources including, but not limited to: Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw, Hoovers, Microsoft Office programs, SharePoint. Experience with restricted party screening databases (e.g. World-Check) preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Responsibilities
Research: Perform complex legal and non-legal research, including legislative and regulatory histories, using online and print resources
Due Diligence: Assist in conducting restricted party screenings and corporate research on prospective clients and on behalf of firm clients
Competitive Intelligence: Work closely with attorneys and professional staff to support current awareness monitoring and business development activities
Conflicts & New Business Intake: Conduct preliminary conflicts checks and research on prospective clients. Assist in new client intake and opening new matters.
Professional Development: Pursue continuing education opportunities and read professional literature to stay current on technological and research developments and industry best practices
Exempt position. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Reports to the Director of Library and Conflicts,