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Senior Digital Solutions Analyst - Venable LLP

 

Hybrid (3 days a week in office)

Office locations: New York, Baltimore, Washington DC, Los Angeles

 

You’re looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to digital research solutions. That’s why we’re looking for a Sr. Digital Solutions Analyst to help us maintain the firm's 200+ premium electronic resource research resources and vendor accounts.

 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for... 

  • Maintaining the firm's electronic information subscriptions, ensuring appropriate access for attorneys and staff; Assisting with the renewal lifecycle of electronic resources, including subscriptions, databases and e-journals.
  • Collecting and analyzing usage data of digital resources, generating reports to inform collection development decisions and optimize resource allocation.
  • Ensuring that appropriate authentication methods are enabled, including IP and password authentication, SAML, and API technology, in compliance with associated licensing agreements.
  • Providing data analytics and visualizations to assist with resource assessment, strategic planning, and development.
  • Assisting the RKS team with identifying and implementing relevant technology, including discoverability, data delivery/integration, and workflow solutions.
  • Collaborating with vendors and publishers to acquire, license, and evaluate digital content, ensuring alignment with the firm's guidelines and budget.
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of marketing and outreach initiatives to promote awareness and usage of digital library resources; Managing links and content on RKS's homepage.

 The successful candidate will demonstrate...

  • Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science or equivalent degree preferred.
  • A minimum of five years of experience in a similar role required.
  • Demonstrates a strong command of technology, including proficiency with databases, software applications, and online searching.
  • Familiarity with electronic resources and research services, including library resource monitoring systems.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in spreadsheets, data analysis tools, and a strong attention to detail in maintaining accurate records and providing comprehensive reports.
  • Exhibits strong organizational and project management skills, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills for providing effective user support and training.

Investing your time and talents is no small matter—we know that superior service to our clients starts with an investment in you. Our competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and programs that support our employees’ well-being, families, and futures reflect our pride in our people.  From our analysts to our senior partners, Venable prioritizes the whole person in order to cultivate the most successful of relationships.

 

View the full job description and apply at: https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?d=ExternalCareerSite&_icx=v02S8bRqI04mNcvlnKYEQmCf08WKQR0WrNzG3MlFf70QEf%2FL%2F1GZ3M%2FwV1Y29XYhoiC&c=1171451&_dissimuloSSO=8O2tZVoY3hI:97PKzYNOdGI2uaxZHpF_2wsybQk#/

 

Senior Manager of Digital Resources- Crowell & Moring LLP

Join the Research Services team at Crowell & Moring LLP!  This role is hybrid and based in our Washington, DC office.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Leads the team in online resource management, including the review of new online resources, product demos, product comparison & selection, licensing, implementation, onboarding, outreach, resolution of technical issues, budget planning and controls, and continual support of online research resources.
  • Provides strategic and operational direction for the management of library resources and technical services.
  • Oversees department communication and outreach to attorneys and professional staff while implementing proactive engagement strategies.
  • Establishes regular reporting on usage and adoption for internal stakeholders.
  • Continuously assesses resources to meet business and practice needs.
  • Leads resource management and technical services projects in collaboration with other members of the library team including library space planning and execution.
  • Collaborates with and support the Director in contract negotiations and managing strategic vendor relations.
  • Assists with long-range planning, project identification, and implementation.
  • Sets goals and objectives and formulate metrics to measure success and communicate them to staff and the firm at large.
  • Works with the Manager of Electronic Resources to maintain and enhance the library portal site, communication materials, and training sources.
  • Supports and leads department in resolving requests from attorneys and professional staff.
  • Acquires and maintains knowledge of relevant legal research products and legal industry landscape.
  • Implements reporting system for attorneys and practice groups on relevant subscription and budgetary intelligence.
  • Fosters teamwork, stimulates cross-functional collaboration, and views issues from a department-wide and firm-wide perspective.
  • Manages professional staff involved in acquisitions, technical services, and resource management.
  • Oversees firmwide resource management system (Onelog) and department ticketing system (Quest).
  • Coordinates regularly with firm departments such as Information Services, Innovation, Practice Management, Business Development, and Practice Groups.
  • Performs other special projects or duties as needed.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and with others, in a cooperative, enthusiastic and friendly manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legal and non-legal research databases.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, on a prepared and extemporaneous basis.
  • Ability to effectively bridge communication between technical personnel, vendors, and users.
  • Superior technology skills with a curiosity and aptitude for new technology.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, apply critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions or develop solutions to complex problems.
  • Ability to research new ideas, develop creative solutions in areas where little guidance is available, integrate competing views or approaches into a successful strategy or broad plan.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
  • Ability to travel to other offices as needed.

Education

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Information Studies. Related degree and/or comparable experience will be considered.

 Experience

The position requires a minimum seven (7) years of experience, during which knowledge, skills and abilities applicable to the position were demonstrated.  Previous law firm, legal research, and/or technical background desired. 

Additional Information

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Apply at this link: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CrowellMoring/743999970577588-senior-manager-of-digital-resources?trid=81a27abc-8939-4e5e-a3c3-8f89b42e93fc

 

Research Analyst - Hogan Lovells

Hogan Lovells is looking for a Research Analyst to join our busy and collaborative team.     This role will be hybrid and based in one of our US offices. Research Analyst reports to the Research Services Manager based in Washington, D.C.

Research Services team forms part of the Knowledge function. The team supports the firm’s excellence in service delivery and quality, and continues to support the efficiency and effectiveness of our lawyers. The team are always abreast of the latest legal and business news and their experience enables them to add valuable commercial context to research requests.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Provide high quality substantive research and reference assistance to attorneys using a range of legal, business and news online and print resources.
  • Deliver research skills, orientation and database training as required to lawyers and business services teams.
  • Ability to conduct legislative and regulatory research tasks across multiple practice areas
  • Act as a practice research liaison for one or more practice groups.  Work closely with Knowledge Lawyers where applicable to provide orientations and training, promote and raise awareness of research tools and services.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of the available resources online and in print.  Stay aware of new products in the research space, working to advance the firm's innovation in the use of AI legal research tools.
  • Maintain research guides across subject areas to support attorneys and publicize research tools.
  • Share knowledge and learning with colleagues in the US and global team and within internal knowledge solutions such as team wikis and knowledge databases.
  • Participate and promote current awareness provision for attorneys and business services as required; utilize team resources to identify and deliver alerting solutions.
  • Participate in the identification and review, trial/pilot, training and marketing of research products to lawyers;
  • Develop and maintain relationships with lawyers and business services members at all levels of the business to promote the Research Services team.
  • All members of the firm are expected to participate in our Global Citizenship program.
  • Submit daily timekeeping reports with reference to client, business development and other administrative matters. 
  • Meet or exceed billable hour requirements as established annually.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Previous law firm library experience in a research capacity
  • Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited school preferred;
  • An understanding of the legal market and business landscape preferred, in particular a familiarity with emerging technologies and an appreciation for the changing role of research and legal information in the digital age;
  • Knowledge and search experience on a range of legal and business research databases and resources, their functionality and content.
  • Substantial experience with legislative and regulatory tracking tools such as Congressional Quarterly/Fiscal Note preferred.

Competencies

  • A lateral thinker who is resourceful and flexible with an inquiring mind;
  • A strong customer service focus and high client care standards;
  • Excellent team player – collaborative and accountable;
  • Strong intellectual capacity with the ability to apply new ideas. 
  • Organized with the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple competing demands.
  • Resilient, adaptable, innovative and forward thinking; agile and able to move quickly with the changing needs of the firm;
  • Professional, positive, self-motivated, disciplined and pro-active.
  • Able to work independently following appropriate instruction and to take responsibility for the work product delivered.
  • Confident to interact professionally with a broad range of people, including attorneys and members of Business Services of varying levels.
  • Confident about building relationships and functioning within a dispersed and truly global team.

HOURS

Core Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm. Must be flexible to work additional hours.

This job description sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. 

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or protected Veteran status.

Please apply at https://hoganlovells.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/Research-Analyst_R245839-1

 

Research Analyst - Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Research Analyst to provide general and specialized research services to the firm’s lawyers and staff.  The position is located in Washington, DC.

This position reports into our Regional Director of Research Services and offers a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Performs in-depth legal, corporate, financial and/or general research for lawyers, staff, and clients by utilizing the appropriate mix of the firm’s wide range of external and internal legal, business, and news resources.
  • Maintains a thorough understanding of the scope, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of the firm’s various research resources and selects the most relevant tools for any given request.
  • Presents and packages research findings clearly and concisely.
  • Monitors daily news, legislative and regulatory developments as required.
  • Keeps up with new developments, technologies, innovations, and products in the fields of legal and business research.
  • Evaluates new research resources and tools.
  • Conducts training on research resources and research techniques.
  • Works with subject matter experts and members of the Research Services Training Team to create training guides and subject- and task- specific Intranet research resource pages.
  • Participates in team initiatives to promote research resources, tools, and services.

Experience and preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree (MS) in Information or Library Science (ALA accredited preferred), and either a minimum of 2+ years’ experience, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must be proficient in Lexis, Westlaw, and a wide range of other standard and specialized legal and business research platforms, as well as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

 See the full job description and apply at: https://morganlewis.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/morganlewis/job/Research-Analyst_R2878

 

Research Analyst - Goodwin, Procter LLP

As the Research Analyst, you will provide expert legal and business research for the firm’s attorneys and administrative departments; participate in the firm’s educational initiatives by providing training, on-boarding and consultative services, proactively monitor the legal industry and contribute ideas and solutions to further the goals of Research Services and the firm.

What You’ll Do:

• Delivers proactive and value-added research to the firm.
• Provides expert legal and business research assistance to attorneys and administrative staff in a timely and effective manner, leveraging sophisticated research applications and incorporating new technologies as appropriate.
• Maintains expert-level knowledge of internal knowledge management resources and systems to enhance research deliverables .
• Provides analysis and synthesis of research results and presents findings in a manner promoting effective decision making where appropriate.
• Advises attorneys on research strategy and resource selection to ensure research is accurate and conducted in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
• Provides research coverage as assigned and follows established internal procedures for the handling of requests to ensure timely and efficient delivery of results.
• Utilizes workflow software to assign and manage research projects.
• Develops curriculum and conducts training to promote effective and authoritative research.
• Creates and maintains newsletters and alerts using news aggregators.
• Conducts new hire on-boarding for administrative and legal staff.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of the Research Services intranet.
• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of online resources and makes recommendations for purchase or renewal.
• Prioritizes continuous learning by seeking professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:  

• Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited library school. Demonstrated, relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library, special library or research center can be substituted for the MLS.
• 5+ years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library or special library or research center.
• Expert knowledge of a wide variety of information sources, such as Westlaw, Lexis, Capital IQ, PitchBook, Intelligize InfoNgen, Derwent Innovation, and Saegis.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including data analytics and artificial intelligence and how those technologies impact research and the research process.
• Employs research interview skills in order to clarify and interpret research requests.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with members of the team and Firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications, such as Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Zoom.

 

Target Salary Range:    Boston $85,100 - $127,600  |  Los Angeles $85,100 - $127,600  |  New York $90,100 - $135,100  |  Philadelphia $80,000 - $120,000  |  San Francisco $95,300 - $142,900  |  Santa Monica $85,100 - $127,600  |  Silicon Valley $95,300 - $142,900  |  Washington DC $85,100 - $127,600

See the full job description and apply at: https://wd5.myworkday.com/goodwinprocter/d/inst/15$158872/9925$8696.htmld

 
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