Legal Research Analyst/ Legal Librarian role, working with the legal attorney, legal research & law library team. working directly with various legal practice groups/ attorneys of an international law firm. Hybrid role, based out of either Washington DC or New York City, prestigious offices of this award winning firm.
Client Details
Well regarded, top international law firm based in their modern Washington DC office. Known for providing staff with career development and a comprehensive benefits package. Great personal development ethos and scope for career progression within this leading US law firm.
Description
As Legal Research Analyst/ Legal Librarian, varied responsibilities include:
- Run legal and legislative research in support of the firm's diverse practices, ensuring that questions and projects are understood, best sources are consulted, and that research is conducted cost efficiently and effectively.
- Perform non-legal, factual background research - including corporations, industries, individuals, events in support of cases and firm matters.
- Analyze research results and exercise professional judgment about relevance of research materials and their inclusion in the results delivered to requesting attorneys.
- Communicating results in a concise and targeted response, appropriate to each request.
- Participating in additional departmental initiatives: monitoring and current awareness service, training of Attorneys and staff, collection and database evaluation, and other special projects as needed.
- Provide deliverables to clients, directly, on request, including newsletters and regular updates.
- Able to work on projects independently and jointly, delegating secondary tasks to paraprofessionals, proactive in offering assistance and guidance to colleagues, following departmental protocols and policies.
Profile
As Legal Research Analyst/ Legal Librarian, the successful candidate will offer demonstrable experience:
- Master's in Library Science preferred.
- Juris Doctor preferred.
- Knowledge of standard legal research and specialized sources.
- Strong writing skills.
- 2+ years legal research analyst experience (preferably within a reputable law firm) previous experience as an attorney highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent written communications.
- Highly organized, strong team player.
- Personable, pragmatic, delivery focused.
- Must be able to work in the Washington DC office, 2-3 days per week.
Job Offer
The Legal Research Analyst/ Legal Librarian will be well compensated:
- Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 PA depending on experience and location.
- Extensive benefits package and training/ development/ career progression opportunities.
- Hybrid working arrangement (2-3 days/ week in office).
Interviews commence in late October.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the US now and in the future.
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