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

Temporary, Part-Time Library Services Assistant Position - George Mason University Law Library 

The George Mason University Law Library seeks a temporary, part-time Library Services Assistant to help open the library, staff the circulation desk, and support day-to-day library operations and tasks. The hours will be 7:45AM to 1:45PM, Monday through Friday, including an unpaid 30-minute break. 

The position is 100% on-site at the George Mason University Law Library on the Mason Square Campus in Arlington, Virginia. This position may begin as early as September 15, 2025, and will run through December 19, 2025. There is a potential for a temporary extension for work in January and February 2026, based on the library’s needs. The position reports to the Associate Director of the Law Library. 

The pay rate is $18-22 per hour depending on qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• ·       Open the law library on weekday mornings, following established procedures;
• ·       Respond to basic information needs in a polite and professional manner;
• ·       Check-out materials including books, study rooms, and equipment;
• ·       Explain and enforce circulation and library policies, including checking identification of all incoming patrons;
• ·       Answer directional and ready reference questions;
• ·       Shelve materials; 
• ·       Assist the Head of Access Services with managing the student circulation assistants;
• ·       Meet daily at the end of shift with the Head of Access Services to coordinate department activities; and
• ·       Complete other duties as assigned, including assisting with interlibrary loan and collection maintenance. 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Some college education or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Reliable and punctual;
• Customer service experience; and
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a library, legal, or academic environment.

For full consideration, applicants should apply by September 7, 2025, at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ (Posting No. 10003134). The position will be open until filled.

The George Mason University Law Library is located at 3301 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, 22201. Free parking is not available. The library is accessible from the Clarendon or Virginia Square Metro stations on the orange and silver lines. Several bus routes service the area. Roads in the area generally have sidewalks and bike lanes for those considering commuting on foot or bicycle.

Temporary Research and Reference Support - Thurgood Marshall Law Library

The Thurgood Marshall Law Library at the University of Maryland is looking for temporary research and reference support.  This non-benefited contractual position is available for six months in both a part-time or full-time (up to 40 hours per week) capacity at the rate of $25/hour.  Candidates in Maryland or residing in any state that borders Maryland may have the option to be fully remote. Preference will be given to applicants with a JD and/or MLIS.

Interested candidate should email Dean Glorioso ([email protected]) with a letter of interest and resume using the subject heading: C1 IRR Application.  In the letter of interest, be sure to include the following availability information: 

·       Start date

·       Work arrangement (e.g., remote, hybrid, on-site)

·       Schedule (e.g., number of hours, time of day – including evenings and weekends)

Questions about the position can be directed to Liz Graham ([email protected]).  We look forward to reviewing your applications!

Competitive Intelligence Analyst - Wilson Sonsini

We are looking for a Competitive Intelligence Analyst to join our team.  Are you looking for stimulating and challenging work?  If you are creative, think outside the box, like to look at companies, people, geographic areas and industries to see how they all intersect, then we’d love to talk to you.

The CI Team is part of our larger Research and Information Services/Library Team but it gets to work on all the fun and meaty projects. 

Wilson has a smart, collaborative culture where your contributions will make a difference. 

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

The Competitive Intelligence Analyst will work as a member of the firmwide Research & Information Services team, reporting to the Research & Information Manager and working closely with our existing Competitive Intelligence (CI) team. The CI function collaborates with key stakeholders in a variety of departments including Business Development, Recruiting, Client Services, and the firm’s C-Suite.

See the full job description with salary ranges and apply: https://careers.wsgr.com/openings/competitive-intelligence-analyst-2/

Research Librarian -  Jenner & Block LLP

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawye

POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts legal, business, and other research and reference work, including sophisticated, in-depth research and analysis utilizing legal and non-legal information resources
• Conducts effective reference interviews and distills research results into clear and concise reports of findings
• Participates in rotating on-call schedule for research desk coverage as assigned
• Evaluates diverse information sources for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness and selects the optimal resources for research requests
• Assists in the instruction of attorneys, legal assistants, and others in the use of legal research tools, licensing, and services
• Participates in collection development and the ongoing evaluation of online resources and makes recommendations for purchase or renewal
• Maintains research proficiency across a wide spectrum of business, legal, legislative, analytics and docket resources including Lexis, Westlaw, Pacer, WK VitalLaw, Lex Machina, and Monitor Suite
• Utilize data analytics resources to define analytical queries, compile data sets, and interpret findings to present results in an accessible way
• Effectively utilizes workflow software to track and process research requests during assigned triage shift
• Continues professional development through library association membership

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• MLS and/or demonstrated relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library, special library, or research center
• Minimum of three years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library or special library or research center
• Experience with legal and business information resources, online database searching, business research and legal research practice and procedures
• Experience using Lexis, Westlaw, and WK VitalLaw
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Responsiveness and demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines
• Client service orientation combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a collaborative, service-oriented team, yet also independently with minimal supervision

See the full job description and apply at:  https://jennercareers.viglobalcloud.com/viRecruitSelfApply/RecApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=cdc36004-9ca1-4c71-9767-2125f73e3429