Research and Information Services Librarian

3 weeks ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Research & Information Services Librarian to join our team at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP. As a key member of our research team, you will be responsible for providing expert research and related deliverables to our attorneys, legal support staff, and administrative staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct in-depth research using online resources, including legal, business, and practice-related databases.
  • Provide research services support to assist our team members with the selection and use of appropriate research materials.
  • Coordinate access to resources at specialty libraries, as needed.
  • Assist our business development initiatives by creating and maintaining litigation alerts and evaluating and distributing results to our attorneys.
  • Provide research and other inputs to our business intelligence and client development teams on projects designed to give senior management information about competitors' or clients' business activities.
  • Work with our Research & Information Services Manager to identify, evaluate, and acquire new research materials.
  • Maintain awareness of current legal and business research materials, techniques, strategies, and resources; build research skills in new areas of the law and new technologies.
Requirements
  • Must have 3+ years of experience conducting research in a legal setting, preferably in a law firm library or legal research center.
  • Must have a bachelor's degree in library science or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • A master's degree is not required but considered a plus.
  • Extensive experience with legal research tools such as Westlaw, Lexis, VitalLaw, and other platforms is required.
  • Desire to keep skills up to date and relevant and enthusiasm for exploring emerging research platforms.
  • Creative problem-solving ability.
  • Work independently, take initiative, and see projects through to completion.
  • Effectively multi-task and prioritize projects while meeting all appropriate deadlines.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism.
  • Willing and eager to help others, share knowledge, and collaborate with attorneys, staff, and other team members.
  • Some flexibility to travel as necessary.
Compensation

The estimated national salary range for this role is $69,800-$95,800.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.



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