Reference Librarian - Georgetown University Law Library
Georgetown Law Library is seeking candidates for the Reference Librarian position. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Reference, this position provides extensive reference service to the Law Center’s faculty and students by participating in the reference desk rotation, conducting individual research consultations, writing research guides, and participating in other law library instructional programs as needed.
In addition, this position participates in basic and advanced legal research instruction, the Legal Research and Writing liaison program, the journal liaison program, the faculty liaison program, library tours, and other educational programs. This position also evaluates and selects materials for the library’s collection in assigned subject areas.
We welcome applications from both lateral candidates and entry-level candidates, including those graduating in May 2022. Requirements include:
● J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or non-U.S. J.D. equivalent
● Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited school of library and/or information studies or non-U.S. Master’s degree equivalent
Position open until filled. Application review begins February 4, 2022. Full description, posting, and application process available on the Georgetown Career Opportunities Website (Posting - JR11818). If you have questions about the position, please contact [email protected]
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Government Research Specialist - Nelson Mullins
Description
Nelson Mullins is seeking a Government Research Specialist to join the Research & Information Services (RIS) team. This position, eligible to be based in any of our 26 offices with the option to work a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule, will provide legal and non-legal research services and analysis to Nelson Mullins attorneys and staff. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled researcher, able to work cooperatively with the full RIS team. Additionally, the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a commitment to providing high-quality work product, and customer-oriented service.
- Conduct online legal and business research using resources including, but not limited to, Lexis Plus, Westlaw Edge, CQ, Bloomberg Government, Quorum, Capital IQ and VitalLaw.
- Actively liaise and communicate with selected practice and industry groups to develop subject expertise and facilitate proactive service delivery.
- Utilize a centralized workflow tool to provide expert research and consultative services to attorneys and staff.
- Participate in available professional development opportunities and remain current on technological, professional and industry developments in librarianship.
- Present clear and readily digestible results that are responsive to the question(s) asked, in a timely manner.
- Provide support on other projects or duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Qualified applicants should have a Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, and/or a J.D. degree.
- Strong collaboration skills along with the ability to manage multiple and complex research projects--often on tight deadlines--while attention to detail.
- Good knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory research.
- The ideal applicant demonstrates a working knowledge of legal research methods, and the ability to assess and utilize the best, most cost-effective and efficient research tools.
Apply online at https://careers-nelsonmullins.icims.com/jobs/2835/government-research-specialist/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336090487 |
Senior Business and Legal Research Analyst - Venable LLP
Venable LLP has an opening for a Senior Business and Legal Research Analyst to provide expert in-depth research on a wide variety of business, legal, regulatory, tax, corporate and general matters, using electronic and print resources.
We welcome applicants in the New York, NY, Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC markets.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for...
- Providing high-level legal, regulatory, legislative, tax, corporate, and general domestic and international research and reference services to attorneys, legal assistants, clients, and administrative staff. Effectively researching and writing summaries of research results.
- Maintaining research proficiency across a wide spectrum of business, legal, legislative, analytics and docket resources in over 200 rapidly-changing databases including Lexis, Westlaw, Wolters Kluwer Cheetah, LexMachina, Bloomberg/B-Law, Pacer, CNS, CourtLink, Capital IQ, OCLC, Intelligize, TLO, Checkpoint, and others.
- Developing curriculum and teaching classes on business and legal research strategies and resources effective for legal and administrative staff.
- Evaluating diverse information sources for currency, reliability, relevance and cost-effectiveness, and selects the optimal resources for particular research requests.
- Setting up legal, regulatory, docket, news, business alerts across dozens of platforms to meet the attorneys' and clients' information needs.
- Providing 'just in time" guidance to attorneys and legal assistants seeking to select resources and develop effective strategies.
- Participate in trials, demos, purchasing decisions, and testing new applications and upgrades to existing products.
- Contribute to the development of department's communication materials including cost-effective use guides, bibliographies, pathfinders and research tip sheets.
The successful candidate will demonstrate...
- Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science; J.D. a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in a law firm, corporation, or investment banking library performing high stakes, complex research in a deadline driven environment.
- Expert-level business, legal, legislative, regulatory, corporate, tax and general research and reference skills.
- Extensive database knowledge and skills (Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg/B-Law, Pacer, Cheetah, OCLC, Intelligize, Accurint, CourtLink, Lex Machina, Gavelytics Capital IQ, Checkpoint, etc.).
- Proven ability to teach individuals and small groups in formal and informal settings.
- Ability to understand and utilize legal analytics products to provide lawyer with strategic insights on judges, outside counsel, courts and controversies and outcomes in litigation.
- Understanding of the legal profession, including a basic knowledge of litigation and transactional practices.
Venable holds certain guiding principles central to its hiring and employee development processes. We value integrity, collaboration, professionalism, hard work, and client service at every level. Interested in adding your voice to Venable? We would love to hear from you.
For best consideration, apply before Feb. 6, 2022 at this link: https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1171451&d=ExternalCareerSite&r=5000810598406#/
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Research & Knowledge Analyst - Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Skadden is seeking a Research & Knowledge Analyst to join our Research & Knowledge Services team in the Washington, D.C. office. As a member of Skadden's professional staff, the Research & Knowledge Analyst will play an integral role in helping the firm provide high-quality service to clients.
The Research & Knowledge Analyst is responsible for researching and providing information, analysis and expertise to attorneys and professional staff in all practice areas of the firm. Analyzes legal, corporate and general resources and communicates findings in a clear and concise manner. Coordinates current awareness and new business alert services. Works with Knowledge Strategy Counsel to develop and maintain selected practice area databases and websites. Helps plan and implement department outreach, training and orientation programs. Assists with the evaluation and recommendation of new information resources. Ensures continuity of Research & Knowledge Services operations during manager absences.
See the full job description and apply at:
https://www.skadden.com/Careers/Staff/Opportunities/Washington-DC/Research-and-Knowledge-Analyst |
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