Law Librarian (Full-Time, On-site, Washington, DC) - Cadence Group
Cadence Group is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support litigation and legal research across multiple practice areas. The role involves complex legal and legislative research, expert witness research, and delivering reference services using tools such as Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and HeinOnline. Ideal candidates will have an MLS degree, strong experience in legal research, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and research staff.
Job Descriptions - Cadence Group Send resume to [email protected]
Responsibilities:
- Perform front desk support and provide legal, congressional, legislative history, and/or regulatory research services.
- Conduct legal and non-legal reference work and support reference development initiatives.
- Deliver reference and research services using a wide range of electronic resources, including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and HeinOnline.
- Utilize West’s Key Number System and CLEAR Investigative database software.
- Research and identify potential expert witnesses for Justice Department litigation.
- Conduct complex legal research and legislative analysis on current and historical topics across divisions such as Civil Appellate, Criminal, National Security, U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, Environmental and Natural Resources, Civil Rights, and others.
- Locate specialized or technical information from diverse published, unpublished, and electronic sources.
- Collaborate with attorneys, economists, paralegals, statisticians, research assistants, law interns, and field office staff.
- Respond to inquiries in person, by telephone, and through virtual communication tools.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience fulfilling library reference and research requests.
- Accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science required.
- Strong understanding of federal and state court systems, docket sheets, case progression, filing types, and legal terminology.
- Expertise in locating legal resources and government documents using platforms such as Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and HeinOnline.
- Knowledge of complex reference tools and specialized finding aids.
- Extensive legal research experience required.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficient in locating both print and electronic resources, including West’s Key Number System.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with attorneys, economists, paralegals, statisticians, interns, and research staff.
- High proficiency in using free government resources such as GPO FDsys, Congress.gov, and regulatory agency websites.
- Familiarity with tools such as Factiva, EBSCO, ProQuest Congressional, Google Scholar, and related platforms.
Cadence Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. |
Assistant Director of Access Services - Catholic University of America DuFour Law Library
The Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library at The Catholic University of America School of Law is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Director of Access Services. This position is ideal for an established librarian who is ready to join an experienced, collegial team that is committed to reimagining library services for our patrons. The successful candidate will oversee the department’s core functions, including circulation, course reserves, and the interlibrary loan and resource sharing operations. The successful candidate will supervise a professional librarian, a paraprofessional, and 20-25 part-time student employees. We offer generous vacation, holiday and retirement benefits, in addition to work from home opportunities.
The Assistant Director of Access Services provides overall coordination of the Access Services Department. This position develops and implements effective procedures for all aspects of access services, including maintenance of user accounts, loan rules and borrowing policies for the library’s physical collection, interlibrary loan and resource sharing operations, library signage, and part-time student employee procedures. The Assistant Director of Access Services hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional librarians, and paraprofessionals within the Access Services Department, as well as, drafts job descriptions and policies, and sets goals, priorities, and performance measures. This role provides coaching and ongoing professional development. This position oversees the Access Services Librarian and Access Services Manager in the hiring, training, and day-to-day supervisory responsibilities of part-time student employees and serves as a resource for both operational and managerial problem-solving for the department.
This role works with the Director and other Assistant Directors to maintain the library’s access policy, operating hours, emergency procedures, and overall use of the library’s public spaces and collection. This includes: working with various departments within the Law School and University campus to ensure access to the library; advising on WRLC policies and initiatives related to resource sharing, including Shared Collections Facility (SCF), Consortium Loan Service (CLS) and WRLC delivery service. In cooperation with the Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian, oversees operations of all areas of the Library’s integrated library system related to circulation, course reserves, interlibrary loan and resource sharing, and user records. The Assistant Director of Access Services serves as the Depository Library Coordinator for the Federal Depository Library Program and assists the Director with mandatory reporting requirements, such as the biennial survey.
To apply, please complete an online application. In addition, please upload a resume and cover letter that illustrates your qualifications and suitability for the position. Your cover letter should also briefly, but specifically, describe your experience with, and extent of, supervising other professional librarians and/or paraprofessionals. Applications without a cover letter addressing these competencies will not be considered.
Link: https://staff-cua.icims.com/jobs/17417/assistant-director-of-access-services/job |
Research Analyst - Wilmer Hale
The Research Analyst supports the Firm’s attorneys and business professionals by conducting high‑value legal, business, and industry research using a broad range of digital databases and specialized resources. In addition, Research Analysts serve as subject‑matter experts in the use of AI‑powered research tools, educating attorneys on effective and responsible adoption, validating AI‑generated outputs, and integrating these technologies into research workflows to improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall productivity.
- Job Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
- Salary: 85,760.00 - 107,200.00 USD
Required Experience
Education
- MLS, MLIS, J.D., or equivalent required. (A combination of education in a research‑intensive field and relevant work experience may be considered.)
Experience
- 3–5 years of research experience required.
- Experience in a large law firm or comparable professional services environment, preferred.
See the full job description and apply at: WilmerHale Careers |
Senior Research Analyst - Wilmer Hale
The Senior Research Analyst provides advanced research support to the Firm’s attorneys and business professionals by delivering high‑value legal, business, and industry research across all practice areas. In addition to handling complex and high‑risk research requests, the Senior Research Analyst serves as a leader in AI‑enabled research, mentoring team members, guiding attorneys on responsible and effective use of AI tools, and helping shape research workflows, standards, and best practices. This role plays a critical part in sustaining research quality, driving innovation, and supporting firmwide strategic initiatives.
- Job Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
- Salary100,000.00 - 125,000.00 USD
Required Experience
Education
- BA/BS required.
- JD, MLS, or MLIS required.
Experience
- 5+ years of progressively responsible research experience required.
- Experience in a large law firm or comparable professional services environment, strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring junior researchers or leading research initiatives, preferred.
See the full job description and apply at WilmerHale Careers
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