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| Job Title | Organization | Location | Closing Date |
| Research Content Innovation Specialist | Venable LLP | New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, DC | Open until filled |
| Knowledge Services Specialist | Proskauer Rose LLP | Remote/New York City | Open until filled |
| Reference Librarian | Barclay Damon | Syracuse, NY | Not specified |
| Supervisory Librarian | U.S. Court of International Trade | New York, NY | Not specified |
| Electronic Services Librarian | Syracuse University Law Library | Syracuse, NY | Not specified |
| East Asian Law Librarian | Columbia University in the City of New York | New York City | Not specified |
Research Content Innovation Specialist – Venable LLP
Location: Hybrid. Can be located in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, or DC
Position Information
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 how we work. That’s why we’re looking for a Research Content Innovation Specialist to help us meet the firm’s evolving research needs.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for…
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Participating in the evaluation of new-to-market and updated versions of resources to determine potential value to firm.
- Assisting Sr. Digital Solutions Analyst with acquisition, implementation, processing, and inventory management of legal materials. Maintaining accurate records of resources, including password creation, ensuring accessibility and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinating with IT to ensure the proper integration of library systems within the wider institutional technology infrastructure. Troubleshooting access problems, resolving technical glitches, and offering guidance on using technologies effectively to research staff and resource users.
- Assisting in developing and documenting workflows to improve operational efficiency.
RESOURCE DISCOVERY & CONTENT INNOVATION
- Innovating new ways to manage and deliver content, ensuring discovery through website, catalog, and other discovery tools, especially pathfinders and customized practice group site pages to highlight available resources and research tools.
- Creating information-based solutions and hubs that add value for attorneys while increasing firm usage of research platforms, titles, and tools.
- Leveraging request statistics and user interviews to create new ways to deliver and manage legal content, ensuring continued relevance to the firm’s needs.
- Collaborating with the Sr. Research Analyst for Training and Outreach to recommend topics and coordinating training sessions. Creating and updating training materials, ensuring they reflect the latest technologies and procedures.
- Implementing and utilizing generative AI tools to enhance content creation, management, and distribution.
- Staying current with emerging trends in generative AI and integrating applicable technologies into department processes.
The successful candidate will demonstrate…
- A minimum of 3 years of experience with legal and corporate research databases and tools (i.e. Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, etc.).
- Ability to master new technologies and/or assist users on new technologies/systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines and business objectives.
- Outstanding customer services skills, ability to think quickly and proactively.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Apply via LinkedIn
Closing date: Open until filled
Knowledge Services Specialist – Proskauer Rose LLP
Location: This position may require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices as business needs necessitate. Offices are in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles.
Job Description
The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach.
Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative, and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.
Under the supervision of the Chief Professional Resources Officer, the Associate Director of Knowledge Services (the “AD”) and the Manager of Knowledge Services (the “Manager”), the Knowledge Services Specialist (the “Specialist”) will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Firm’s Knowledge Services Department (“Department”), provide superior legal and non-legal research assistance to all Department clients, provide support on an as-needed basis to the Department team, and perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Department Operations and Resource Management
- Handle all aspects of onboarding new joiners at the Firm, including setting up access for key resources, sending welcome emails, and assisting with Department orientation and training
- Maintain Department resource user lists and use same to manage limited access resources
- Schedule regular and ad hoc vendor-led training sessions for attorneys, fall and summer associates and paralegals on variety of online resources
- Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the Department’s electronic resources to facilitate resource support and management
- Provide support and technical assistance to resource end users, including but not limited to, (i) recommending appropriate resources, (ii) arranging resource access, (iii) responding to questions about resources, (iv) providing basic, ad hoc training; and (v) working with vendors and the Firm’s IT Department to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
- Assist with administering (and participate in) resource demos, trials, audits, evaluations, testing, feedback collection, upgrades, implementation and roll-outs
- Assist with resource acquisitions and renewals, including assisting with data collection and analysis
- Keep up-to-date on new developments in the legal research community and technology as it affects the Department’s initiatives
- Complete Department and special projects, as assigned
- Assist Department colleagues and perform other general administrative duties, as needed
Research Services
- Provide sophisticated, effective, timely and cost-conscious legal and non-legal research and reference services to all Department clients across a variety of different practice areas using electronic, print and other sources
- Perform complex research and reference services that include, but are not limited to, (i) case law, statutory and regulatory research; (ii) compiling and researching within legislative histories; (iii) biographical research; (iv) locating and pulling requested articles, reports, court filings and other documents and materials; (v) locating relevant government reports and filings, including SEC filings; (vi) assist with setting up alerts in a variety of databases; and (vii) the procurement of information materials from outside the Firm
- Conduct effective and proactive in-depth reference interviews with Department clients to clarify the subject, scope and purpose of their request, as well as their desired deliverables and any cost and/or time constraints
- Distill, summarize and customize research results in order to meet the specific requirements of the Department clients. Provide research results as a clear and concise report of findings, where possible
- Strictly comply with and understand Firm policies and procedures, including but not limited to those relating to client and Firm confidentiality and information and data security
- Provide “Reference Desk” coverage as needed
- Enter all requests handled into the workflow tracking system
- Keep track of and bill time spent on client billable matters and comply with Firm’s daily time entry policy
Qualifications
- M.L.S., M.L.I.S. or J.D. from an accredited school, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience at a law firm (or similar) performing sophisticated, complex legal and business research in a variety of practice areas, jurisdictions and information types
- Strong legal research skills including research of complex legal matters and a strong proficiency in using a wide variety of legal electronic and print resources commonly used in large law firms
- High professional standards and a commitment to providing quality work product and outstanding customer service
- Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion, as well as independent and sound judgment
- Strong proficiency with technology commonly found in large law firms and ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and workflows. Thorough competency with Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, as well as Adobe Acrobat. Comfort with and ability to work remotely and collaborate virtually
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, as well as a close attention to detail, and the ability to analyze and communicate findings in a clear and concise manner
- Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate courteously and effectively with attorneys and staff at all levels, as well as external vendors
- Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work efficiently and systematically to meet deadlines, multi-task, appropriately prioritize assignments and demonstrate an appropriate sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and despite frequent interruptions and changing priorities
- A self-motivated, dynamic, proactive, resourceful individual with the ability to both (i) take direction and work in a collaborative, service-oriented team; and (ii) work independently, initiating and carrying projects through to completion, with minimal supervision
- Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs, including, but not limited to, providing coverage for “reference desk” shifts and to assume other job responsibilities within the Department
This position may require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices as business needs necessitate. The anticipated compensation range for this position is $80,000 – $115,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Proskauer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Link to full job description and application: https://dfa.fa.us1.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/368/?keyword=Knowledge+Services+Specialist&mode=job-location
Closing date: Open until filled
Reference Librarian – Barclay Damon
Location: Syracuse, NY with travel required across the Northeast
Scope: The Reference Librarian (RL) will provide both legal and non-legal research assistance to the firm’s attorneys, billing time to client matters as appropriate. In addition to maintaining the physical collection in several offices, the RL will be called upon to research, analyze, and evaluate new sources, both electronic and print, with a view toward making recommendations regarding collection development and improvement of library service An important component of this position is educating attorneys on the best use of the materials provided.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide sophisticated, cost-effective research and reference assistance to support the functions of the various areas of the firm including, but not limited to, Attorneys in all practice areas, Management, Business Development & Marketing, Recruiting, and Conflicts
- Maintains expert working knowledge of the library collection, online database resources, document retrieval and delivery, and other resources to support research, reference, and educational needs
- Independently performs regular monitoring of news, dockets, legislative and regulatory changes, and other subject area monitoring as necessary
- Develop strategies to enhance library services and resources, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the firm and spearhead all activity.
- Collaborate with administrative leadership, legal leadership, and other key stakeholders
- Process invoices and communicate with vendors. Identify and coordinate vendor training opportunities
- Organize, train and interface with the Summer Associates as it relates to pre-onboarding communication with Lexis training and facilitate a smooth transition into the firm by identifying and communicating Library resources that could be utilized during the internship
- Train new Law Clerks and new attorneys on Best Practices with Legal Research
- Interface with attorneys and other firm members in multiple office locations via phone, video conferencing, email and in person communication
- Identifies and vets core resources, both print and on line, for annual budgetary process including new resource requests from attorneys. Sole responsibility for maintaining and monitoring monthly library budget/expenses
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Link to full job description: https://alluny.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Barclay-Damon-Reference-Librarian-Job-Description.pdf
To apply, email Peter Hotchkiss, Director of Information Technology photchkiss@barclaydamon.com
Closing date: Open until filled
Supervisory Librarian – U.S. Court of International Trade
Location: One Federal Plaza, New York, NY
Brief job description: The United States Court of International Trade is currently accepting applications for a Supervisory Librarian. The incumbent performs supervisory work related to administration and operational management within the Court’s Library and Legal Services Section. The Supervisory Librarian reports to the Law Library Manager.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
- Supervise employees involved in library research, technical services, archives, and training activities, including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, and handling disciplinary actions.
- Support the administration of the library by supervising and delivering legal research assignments, projects, and library services.
- Conduct complex research in various areas of the law, regulatory and legislative histories, and other court related areas.
- Assist in developing, conducting, and coordinating training and orientation programs for all court employees.
- Provide training and guidance to law clerks and judges on the use of various legal research databases.
- Oversee the preparation of library publications including print and electronic resources, and current awareness services.
- Classify and catalog books, publications, and other materials based on subject matter of standard library classification systems.
- Maintain library collections and make recommendations.
- Manage and process library related requisitions and purchase orders and request section funding needs to management.
- Oversee the development, updating, and maintenance of the Library’s Intra and Internet web pages.
- Promote library and legal services resources to the court and bar.
Assist with Court and Library specific short and long-range planning.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution.
- Minimum of four years of library experience, preferably in a law library setting. Two years of progressively responsible supervisory experience that provided an opportunity to acquire skill in developing the interpersonal work relationships needed to lead a team of employees, the ability to exercise mature judgment, and knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of management, and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to the law library.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills as well as a strong service orientation.
- Knowledge of legal resources and excellent legal research skills.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and publishing applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with SirsiDynix, Dreamweaver, HTML, and/or Sharepoint.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Link to full job description: https://www.cit.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities
Apply at: https://ww2.cit.uscourts.gov:8443/recruitment/
Closing date: Open until filled
Electronic Services Librarian – Syracuse University Law Library
City & State: Syracuse, NY
Job Description: The Electronic Services Librarian manages all of the Law Library’s online legal information resources to support teaching and research at the College of Law at Syracuse University (SU). This librarian confers with other members of the Law Library collection development team to assess product needs, collaborates with colleagues at the SU Libraries on shared resources, and ensures continual access to the databases offered through the Law Library website and the library catalog. The Electronic Services Librarian supports the teaching and research of law faculty and Centers and Legal Clinics and is responsible for collection development in assigned law subject areas. The Electronic Services Librarian offers reference services to Law Library users, including evenings and weekends on rotation, and provides research instruction both in the classroom and in individual training sessions. The Electronic Services Librarian works closely with College of Law and SU Libraries Information Technology Services, College of Law Communications and Media Relations, and with Law Library colleagues in Technical Services and Cataloging to maintain continual access to Law Library electronic resources.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Link to full job announcement: https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/105411
Closing date: Not specified
East Asian Law Librarian – Columbia University in the City of New York
City & State: New York, NY
Brief job description: The Diamond Law Library at Columbia University has an opening for a Librarian for East Asian Law, who will support research and teaching of the faculty and students of Columbia Law School by developing the Law Library’s Japanese, Chinese, and Korean law collections, and providing reference services to students, faculty, visitors, fee-based service members, and the local, national, and international legal community.
Reporting to the Associate Director, the successful candidate will develop Columbia’s Japanese, Chinese and Korean law collections by selecting new materials for purchase and selecting new additions from gift materials. The position will also serve as the initial contact for gifts of monographs, serials, and E-resources; and will identify which books to weed or transfer to offsite storage. Responsibilities also include training law students and others through classroom teaching, workshops, and one-on-one instruction; providing in-depth research assistance for faculty members; creating and maintaining LibGuides; and other related duties.
Link to full job announcement: https://apply.interfolio.com/144977
Closing date: Not specified