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Stephanie Schliftman
Managing Director
A prominent law firm is seeking a research librarian. Reporting to the Director of Library and Conflicts, the Research Librarian will conduct domestic and international legal, non-legal, legislative, corporate, due diligence and business development research. The Research Librarian is expected to work independently and collaborate with a small team to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s clients, attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous development. The hours are 9:00-5:30 and the office operates on a hybrid schedule with 9 days/month in office. This is an exempt position.
Status: Direct Hire
Salary: $96k-$98K DOE
*LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY*
What You'll Do:
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, legal staff, marketing, and other administrative departments 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
Job Requirements:
Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution
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, and Hoovers, Microsoft Office programs, SharePoint,. Experience with restricted party screening databases (e.g., World-Check) preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal and Research
Industries
Law Practice
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