Job Listings for Law Librarians' Society of Washington, D.C. (LLSDC)
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Competitive Intelligence Research Librarian - Nixon Peabody LLP
The Competitive Intelligence Research Librarian is responsible for conducting targeted research and analysis on companies, industries, practice areas, geographic markets, and competitors, using a variety of online research tools to identify emerging issues and trends and prepare insightful and highly actionable intelligence. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.
A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.
We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.
If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York City, NY; Rochester, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC
- Develop and conduct company, industry, and other research to support firm wide strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with other team members with respect to larger and more complex assignments.
- Gather, synthesize, and summarize relevant, insightful, well-targeted research about prospects, clients, and industries to attorneys, firm leaders, and marketing staff to facilitate decision making and business planning.
- Monitor industry trends and client news and disseminate alerts and curated newsletters to appropriate groups and individuals.
- Research marketplace trends, competitor activities, and hot topics for business development assessments and marketing events.
- Provide in-depth client research to advance cross-selling and client feedback programs, working closely with marketing staff.
- Conduct highly confidential research for firm leaders to support lateral hiring, firm growth opportunities, and other initiatives.
- Proactively liaise and communicate with practice groups, industry teams, and other firm departments to develop subject knowledge, identify opportunities, and form collaborative relationships.
- As part of the Library & Research Services team, collaborate and coordinate with library staff in other locations to provide seamless research service for attorneys across the firm, including evening and weekend coverage on an as needed basis.
- Engage in innovation and Library outreach, including evaluation of new information resources and relevant technology.
- May assist in the delivery of research training programs for attorneys and staff through a variety of formats including in person one-on-one sessions, departmental meetings, and web-enabled training.
- Participate in expanding and/or improving research and information services, procedures, and practices. Take part in special projects as requested by the Director of Library & Research Services.
- Remain current in research techniques and available resources relevant to providing high quality research and information services. Continue professional development through various firm and association sponsored activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.
In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:
- Rochester, NY: $72,953 to $104,346
- Chicago, IL: $83,896 to $119,997
- Washington, DC: $87,543 to $125,215
- Boston, MA: $87,543 to $125,215
- Los Angeles, CA: $87,543 to $125,215
- San Francisco, CA: $91,191 to $130,432
- New York, NY: $91,191 to $130,432
In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.
See the full job description and apply: https://nixonpeabody.careers.micronapps.com/job_post_details.aspx?%3Eac%5E?LWCZ4dN=1%60&QDFnXTpbVzc%3d=Ml1vMW5Q |
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Director of Research and Knowledge Management - Quarles Legal Recruiting
Office Locations: Washington DC, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Naples, Phoenix, St. Louis, Tampa, or Tucson office
The salary range is: $150,000 - $240,000
Please apply at: https://applyonline.quarles.com/viRecruitSelfApply/RecDefault.aspx?FilterREID=5&FilterJobCategoryID=1&FilterJobID=913
We are seeking a Director of Research and Knowledge Management to join our Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Naples, Phoenix, St. Louis, Tampa, or Tucson office. Responsible for providing Knowledge Management (KM) consulting, services, and resources to the firm's Practice Groups and Administrative departments. Manage and coordinate firm-wide development of all library resources and electronic information. The Director of Research and KM ensures that all research activities meet high standards of quality and ethical guidelines.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Responsible for providing Research and Knowledge Management (KM) consulting and services to meet the needs of the firm's practice groups and administrative departments.
- Develop strong, proactive relationships with all Practice Group leaders and Practice Group Administrators (PGAs) to collaborate on information strategies that increase productivity and enhance revenue opportunities.
- Ensure the team is conducting regular meetings with PGAs to ascertain the information and KM needs of each Practice Group from a firmwide perspective.
- Work with the team to analyze Practice Group and Administrative department requests for information, research and KM resources to assist IT and firm management in making decisions and investments.
- Assist with the deployment, training, and support of Practice Group and Administrative research and KM applications and services.
- Direct the development, enhancement and maintenance the Virtual Library on the firm’s Intranet.
- Direct the development, enhancement and maintenance of current awareness and selective dissemination services on the Virtual Library and associated Intranet pages.
- Provide leadership in the evaluation, selection, testing and promotion of information resources in print and electronic formats to facilitate excellence in the provision of legal services on a firm wide level.
- Develop and facilitate training for legal and non-legal staff in conducting efficient and effective research in print and electronic formats.
- Negotiate and manage site licenses for electronic information resources on a firm wide level.
- Coordinate with other managers, supervisors and specialists all cross-departmental activities.
- Supervise assigned staff by providing direction, coordinating workflow and monitoring performance. Conduct formal performance evaluations of subordinates and explain, interpret and administer firm policies and work rules. Interview, hire and supervise training of new departmental staff.
- Motivate staff to support the firm’s and the department’s vision, increase their individual capacities and skills, increase the knowledge of other departmental staff and to provide positive feedback to all team members.
- Educate department employees regarding their effect on other staff and other departments.
- Serve as an ambassador, steward, and advocate for the Research and KM Teams.
- Collaborate with other IT Managers in the design and implementation of appropriate long- and short-term Information & Technology goals and objectives.
- Develop, analyze, and maintain budgets for areas of assigned responsibility and control expenditures relating to approved budget.
- Instill, strengthen, and promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and belonging within the team, driving behaviors that staff will emulate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- Master of Arts in Library and Information Studies or similar graduate degree required
- Extensive experience in research leadership roles
- Experience with advanced research methodologies and data analysis tools
- Strong technical skills with legal research platforms
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal relations, written and oral communication skills required
- Strong customer service attitude
- Work well under pressure, good problem solver, fast thinker
- Team player, leader, ability to train others
- Ability to coordinate many issues/projects at once
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Research Librarian - Nixon Peabody LLP
The Research Librarian is responsible for a wide variety of tasks that support the delivery of firm-wide library research and information services including conducting timely and cost-effective research, document retrieval, recommending appropriate research services and/or resources in response to inquiries from firm personnel. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.
We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.
Location: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York City, NY; Rochester, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC
- Provide high-level legal and business research to attorneys and staff in varying practice areas using both print and online resources.
- Perform litigation research. This includes finding cases and secondary materials related to specific fact patterns in a variety of jurisdictions.
- Perform due diligence research on plaintiffs, experts, defendants and corporate entities.
- Develop knowledge of research in multiple practice areas and jurisdictions.
- Collaborate with senior researchers with respect to larger and more complex assignments.
- Assist the Competitive Intelligence Research team with providing business development research for attorneys and the Marketing department including preparation of company snapshots.
- Gather, synthesize and summarize relevant, well targeted research findings to attorneys and staff to facilitate decision making and business planning.
- Collaborate and coordinate with library staff in other geographies to provide seamless research service for attorneys in all firm locations.
- Engage in innovation and library outreach. This includes the evaluation of new information resources and related technology and attending practice group meetings.
- Assist in the delivery of research training programs for attorneys and staff through a variety of formats. This includes in-person individual sessions, departmental meetings, web enabled training and orientation.
- Establish relationships with attorneys to improve, expand and market available information sources and services.
- Participate in expanding and/or improving research and information services, procedures and practices.
- Take part in special projects as requested by the Director, Library & Research Services.
- Remain current in research techniques and available resources relevant to providing high quality research and information services. Continue professional development through various firm and association sponsored activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
See the full job description and apply: https://nixonpeabody.careers.micronapps.com/job_post_details.aspx?%3Eac%5E?LWCZ4dN=1%60&QDFnXTpbVzc%3d=Ml1vMW5Q |
Senior Research Analyst - Mintz
Under the direction of the Manager, Research Services, the Senior Research Analyst provides expert, in-depth research services to attorneys, legal staff, administrators, and others across the firm. This role includes acting as a subject-matter specialist in designated areas and leading projects and initiatives. The Senior Research Analyst also mentors junior staff and is positioned for promotion to Lead Research Analyst.
Responsibilities:
Research and Reference Services
- Conduct high-level research and analysis in legal, business, and other areas using print and electronic resources, as well as external libraries and personal networks.
- Deliver accurate, timely, and cost-effective research responses.
- Manage research requests according to department schedules and priorities.
- Lead or coordinate large or group research projects as needed.
- Present research findings using standardized department branding and templates.
- Mentor and oversee junior research staff, ensuring quality and skill development.
- Act as a subject-matter expert in designated areas (practice, industry, or research type).
Training and Knowledge Sharing
- Develop and deliver orientation and training sessions, research guides, and other reference materials.
- Provide on-demand training in the use of research resources.
- Proactively identify and address attorney training and research needs.
- Contribute to the intranet and other internal knowledge-sharing platforms.
Continuing Education and Collaboration
- Stay current on developments in research resources, technologies, and methodologies.
- Share knowledge of emerging tools and best practices with the team and attorneys
Qualifications
- Master of Library Science (ALA-accredited) or equivalent degree.
- 6+ years of progressively increasing responsibility in a law firm or corporate information center (law firm experience preferred).
The salary range for this position in DC and NY is $80,000 to $120,000. This position is bonus eligible.
Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Please see the full job description and apply: https://careers.mintz.com/viRecruitSelfApply/RecApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=d8d05152-97ae-4a30-99d4-41d0425f17fa |
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