Job Listings for Law Librarians' Society of Washington, D.C. (LLSDC)

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

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.

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Senior Research Analyst - Mintz

• 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).

• 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.

• Stay current on developments in research resources, technologies, and methodologies.
• Share knowledge of emerging tools and best practices with the team and attorneys

• 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).

Please see the full job description and apply: https://careers.mintz.com/viRecruitSelfApply/RecApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=d8d05152-97ae-4a30-99d4-41d0425f17fa

Research and Faculty Services Librarian - Thurgood Marshall Law Library University of Maryland

We are delighted to report that we are hiring an entry level Research and Faculty Services Librarian at the Thurgood Marshall Law Library at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. This is a faculty position eligible for permanent status with generous benefits including tuition remission, automatic retirement contributions (7.25% of salary – no matching contribution required), 15 sick days (unlimited bank), 22 vacation days (400 hours annual carryover bank), and 14 floating and fixed holidays. Depending on staffing and coverage needs, librarians typically enjoy 2-3 teleworking days per week.  

The successful candidate will report directly to the Associate Director of Instruction, Research, and Reference and joins a team responsible for providing legal research instruction, supporting faculty scholarship, and providing reference services to all library patrons. The position provides the opportunity to work closely with faculty and research assistants and teach both introduction and advanced legal research. 

The University of Maryland Baltimore is ranked as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity in Higher Education for two years in a row (Forbes Magazine). The law school campus is located in the heart of historic downtown Baltimore, steps away from a daily rotation of food trucks, seasonal farmers' market, one of the oldest indoor markets in the country (Lexington Market), which recently completed a $45 million renovation. Baseball and theater fans will love that staff parking is a few blocks from historic Camden Yards and the Hippodrome. The university's shuttle provides easy access to historic Mount Vernon, Federal Hill, Canton, Fells Point and the Inner Harbor. Baltimore has a rich history as a major transportation hub with the intersection of its seaport and the oldest railroad in the United States (Baltimore & Ohio). The economy has since shifted from industry and trade to knowledge and service. As a thriving intellectual hub, it is home to numerous academic campuses and libraries. With easy access to mountains and beaches, a quick drive or train ride to Philadelphia, New York, DC, and multiple airports, Charm City lives large – without the price tag.  

The law school has recognized the central importance of legal research to ensuring students have a solid foundation before entering the legal profession. As a result, all students are required to complete two credits of legal research before graduating: one completed during their first year and the second any time before they graduate. The Thurgood Marshall Law Library is committed to innovation in the services and support provided to the law school community. 

We welcome applicants who are interested in building on this foundation and helping to lead forward-thinking initiatives that align with the university's core values: respect and integrity; well-being and sustainability; equity and justice; and innovation and discovery.  

We are only able to consider entry-level candidates who have recently completed the degree(s) required for the position. The fixed starting salary is $84,460. Candidates with any questions (e.g., faculty status, salary, eligibility) are encouraged to reach out to Liz Graham ([email protected]) or Kristina Alayan ([email protected]).  

The position will remain open until filled, but we are hoping the successful candidate will be able to start before the fall semester begins. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. To ensure priority consideration, submit your materials by December 16, 2024.

See the job description and apply through the online job portal. We look forward to reviewing your application!