ALLUNY maintains this page featuring law library-related jobs in New York and the tri-state area. To list a job on the ALLUNY Job Opportunities page, email your request to [email protected] or submit a form. Ideal job postings will include the following:

Job title
Organization
City & State
Brief description of position
Link to the full job announcement
Closing date

Current Job Opportunities

Job Title	Organization	Location	Closing Date
Research Services Manager	Brown Rudnick LLP	New York, Boston, or DC	Not specified
Assistant Headquarters Librarian	2d Circuit Court of Appeals Library	New York, NY	Open until filled
Research and Outreach Librarian	2d Circuit Court of Appeals Library	New York, NY	Open until filled
Executive Director	New York Law Institute	New York, NY	Not specified
Assistant/Associate Director of Reference and Instructional Services	Hofstra University Law School Library	Hempstead, NY	Not specified

Research Services Manager

Organization: Brown Rudnick LLP
Location: New York, Boston, or DC

Brief description of position: We strive to be enterprising, respectful, inclusive, insightful, and tenacious in every aspect of our business, including our interactions with clients, colleagues, and the communities where we have a presence. We rely on these core values to serve clients in key practice areas and industries – the pillars of Brown Rudnick: crisis management, which includes restructuring, investigations, and special situations; global litigation; life sciences; technology; and brand and reputation management.

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Research Services Manager to oversee and coordinate research operations across all offices. This role involves managing our research team, supporting firm leadership with budgeting and reporting, and providing strategic guidance on legal and non-legal research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal research, vendor relations, training program development, and resource evaluation.

Salary: $115,000-$135,000

Link to full job announcement (posted June 10, 2026): https://brownrudnickcareers.viglobalcloud.com/viRecruitSelfApply/RecApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=8577f327-5605-4948-9e29-d0f1e4bb3f47

Closing date: Not specified

Assistant/Associate Director of Reference and Instructional Services

Organization: Hofstra University Law School Library
Location: Hempstead, NY

Brief description of position: The Hofstra Law Library is seeking an Assistant or Associate Director of the Law Library (Research, Reference, and Instruction) to join a collegial and forward-looking academic environment. Reporting to the Director of the Law Library, the Assistant/Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for reference, research, and instructional services. This position carries administrative and supervisory responsibilities and involves collaborating with other law librarians to develop, deliver, and expand library services for students and faculty. Additionally, the Assistant/Associate Director advances strategic goals by contributing to planning, assessment, budgeting, and policy development, as well as personnel administration and evaluation. The position supports the educational, scholarship, and service missions of Hofstra Law and the University.

Salary: $112,000-$140,000

Link to full job description (posted June 5, 2026): https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/7038

Closing date: Not specified

Assistant Headquarters Librarian

Organization: 2d Circuit Court of Appeals Library
Location: New York, NY

Salary: $84,358-$104,601

Link to full job announcement (posted May 12, 2026): https://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/docs/Jobs/FY26-13.pdf

Closing date: Open until filled

Research and Outreach Librarian

Organization: 2d Circuit Court of Appeals Library
Location: New York, NY

Salary: $70,392-$87,271

Link to full job announcement (posted May 12, 2026): https://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/docs/Jobs/FY26-14.pdf

Closing date: Open until filled

Executive Director

Organization: New York Law Institute
Location: New York, NY

Brief description of position: The New York Law Institute (NYLI) is seeking an accomplished, forward thinking Executive Director to lead one of the nation’s oldest membership law libraries into its next century of service. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director holds overall responsibility for developing and executing NYLI’s strategic and business plans, including evaluating the Institute’s physical collection and space needs. Located in newly renovated offices in Manhattan’s Financial District, NYLI has been a trusted resource to the legal community since 1828, providing critical legal and business information through a robust online platform and curated print collection, offering expert research services to members.

Salary: $180,000-$220,000/year

Link to full job announcement (posted February 25, 2026): https://www.nyli.org/were-seeking-our-next-executive-director/

Closing date: Not specified

Closed Jobs

for Archival and Salary Research purposes

Job Title	Organization, Location	Salary	Posted on
Law Reference Librarian, JDi	Syracuse University	$60,500 – $64,000	May 13, 2026
Law Reference Librarian for Emerging Technologies	Syracuse University	$62,400 – $65,500	May 13, 2026
Competitive Intelligence Research Librarian	Nixon Peabody LLP, Rochester	$81,000 – $120,450	May 6, 2026
Law Librarian	New York State Legislative Library, Albany	$65,000 – $75,000	April 20, 2026
Research Librarian	Phillips Lytle LLP, Buffalo		April 8, 2026
Director of Library and Research Services	Phillips Lytle LLP, Buffalo	$95,000 – $118,000	March 31, 2026
Legal Information Analyst	NYS Unified Court System, Office of Court Administration, NYC	$69,000 – $81,000	January 27, 2026
Director of Knowledge Management and Research	Hodgson Russ LLP, Buffalo or Rochester	$150,000 – $190,000	January 13, 2026
Law Library Assistant	NYS Unified Court System, Herkimer County	$58,100	January 13, 2026

Law Reference Librarian, JDi

Organization: Syracuse University
Location: Syracuse, NY

Brief description of position: The Law Reference Librarian, JDi will be an integral part of our dynamic reference team, answering questions from both residential and online students, faculty and members of the community. They will have the opportunity to present research sessions, create research guides, and develop their collection development skills, all while concentrating on the unique needs of the online J.D. students. Our library works closely with the university library system as well as the law school, doubling our opportunities for programs and support.

Salary: $60,500 – $64,000

Link to full job announcement (posted May 13, 2026): https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/109497

Closing date: Closed

Law Reference Librarian for Emerging Technologies

Organization: Syracuse University
Location: Syracuse, NY

Brief description of position: The Law Reference Librarian for Emerging Technologies will be an integral part of our dynamic reference team, answering questions from students, faculty and members of the community. They will have the opportunity to present research sessions, create research guides, and develop their collection development skills, all while concentrating on the emerging technologies law students and new attorneys must be familiar with. Our library works closely with the university library system as well as the law school, doubling our opportunities for programs and support.

Salary: $62,400 – $65,500

Link to full job announcement (posted May 13, 2026): https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/109494

Closing date: Closed

Competitive Intelligence Research Librarian

Organization: Nixon Peabody LLP
Location: Rochester, NY and others

Brief description of position: The Competitive Intelligence Research Librarian is responsible for conducting targeted research and analysis on companies, Industries, practice areas, geographic markets, and competitors, using a variety of online research tools to identify emerging issues and trends and prepare insightful and highly actionable intelligence. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position

Salary: $81,000 – $120,450 in Rochester, NY market

Link to full job announcement (posted May 6, 2026): https://nixonpeabody.careers.micronapps.com/job_post_details.aspx?%3Eac%5E?LWCZ4dN=1%60&QDFnXTpbVzc%3d=MI4%2bb28%3d

Closing date: Closed

Law Librarian

Organization: New York State Legislative Library
Location: Albany, NY

Brief description of position: The New York State Senate seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Law Librarian in the NYS Legislative Library. The Legislative Library provides research and information services to members of the New York State Senate and Assembly, as well as legislative staff. The Law Librarian supports these functions through the provision of reference, research, and instructional services.

Salary: $65,000 – $75,000/year

Link to full job announcement (posted April 20, 2026): https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=212772

Closing date: Closed

Research Librarian

Organization: Phillips Lytle, LLP
Location: Buffalo, NY

Brief description of position:

Provide expert legal and business research assistance to attorneys and administrative staff in a timely and effective manner.
Advise attorneys on research strategy and resource selection to ensure research is accurate and conducted in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
Participate in the procurement, organization and maintenance of the firm’s library collection. Ensure materials are easily accessible and relevant to the firm’s needs.
Develop research guides and provide training to attorneys and staff on effective research techniques and the use of library resources. Offer personalized research assistance and support as needed.
Ensure that research practices comply with legal and ethical standards.
Prepare reports and summaries on research findings for internal use as requested.
Contact courts, government offices and agencies, and other libraries or retrieval services for copies of documents, filings or book that are not available online.
Cite-check briefs, articles, and firm presentations for accuracy of citation format and validity of legal citations, according to Bluebook format, the New York Law Report Style Manual, Firm standards, and other guidelines as appropriate

Salary:

Link to full job announcement (posted April 8, 2026): https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/FEC93F2871BFAB621B447FCEFBA07D5F/career-page?jobSearchSettingsId=62272

Closing date: Not specified

Director of Library and Research Services

Organization: Phillips Lytle, LLP
Location: Buffalo, NY

Brief description of position:

Develop and implement a strategic vision for the firm’s library’s operations and research services to support attorneys, paralegals, and other professionals.
Lead and manage a team of librarians and research professionals
Establish best practices and workflows to enhance research efficiency and knowledge management across the firm.
Provide high-level legal, business, and competitive intelligence research to attorneys, practice groups, marketing, and firm leadership.
Evaluate and implement research tools, databases, and technology solutions to enhance service offerings.
Collaborate with attorneys and practice groups to tailor research and knowledge management solutions that support client matters and business development.
Oversee the acquisition, management, and curation of digital and print research resources, ensuring cost-effective and strategic use of materials.
Design and deliver research resources, ensuring cost-effective and strategic use of materials.
Design and deliver research training programs for attorneys, paralegals, and staff to maximize the effective use of research tools and library resources.
Stay abreast of industry trends emerging technologies, and best practices in legal research and information management, sharing insights with firm leadership.

Salary: $95,000 – $118,000

Link to full job announcement (posted March 31, 2026): https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/FEC93F2871BFAB621B447FCEFBA07D5F/career-page?jobSearchSettingsId=62272

Closing date: Not specified

Legal Information Analyst (Senior Court Analyst)

Organization: NYS Unified Court System, Office of Court Administration
Location: New York, NY

Brief description of position: The New York State Unified Court System (UCS) Office of Court Administration is seeking two (2) Legal Information Analysts for the Office of Legal Information. This office provides support to the UCS Court Law Libraries statewide and administers research materials, reference services, and legal information to the judiciary, court personnel, and the public. Primary duties include responding to basic legal information inquiries from internal and external customers received via email and telephone; serving as a contact for print book subscriptions in court law libraries, managing orders and processing claims; and establishing user accounts for electronic resources and troubleshooting access problems. Candidates with education in an information field and/or work experience in a library setting are encouraged to apply. Full-time position based in lower Manhattan.

Salary: $69,000 – $81,000/year

Link to full job description (posted January 27, 2026): https://www.nycourtsgov/legacyPDFs/careers/statewide/1613.pdf

Closing date: February 20, 2026

Director of Knowledge Management & Research

Organization: Hodgson Russ LLP
Location: Buffalo or Rochester (hybrid)

Brief description of position: Hodgson Russ is seeking a Director of Knowledge Management and Research to design and implement processes that capture, organize, and operationalize internal knowledge resources including legal precedents, briefs, memos, templates, and research materials. The Director Knowledge Management and Research will work with practice area leaders and other subject matter experts to inventory, and facilitate the use of, the firm’s knowledge resources. This role is also responsible for managing the firm’s library resources and electronic information, providing and overseeing research services to attorneys, and participating in the evaluation and piloting of legal technology, including emerging artificial intelligence applications opportunities and direct creation of content for high quality legal education programs.

Salary: $150,000 – $190,000

Link to full job description (posted January 13, 2026): https://recruiting.ultipro.com/HOD1000/JobBoard/88fe7460-bdf2-e8df-6652-38e411c32ce4/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=1c60d3d2-e6a2-47bb-aa7b-27124f8d474b

Closing date: March 13, 2026

Law Library Assistant

Organization: NYS Unified Court System
Location: Herkimer County

Brief description of position: The Fifth Judicial District for the State of New York seeks a qualified Law Library Assistant for the Herkimer County Supreme Court Law Library located in Herkimer, New York. The selected candidate will serve as the primary point of contact in the Herkimer Law Library and will have access to a network of highly collaborative library staff to help provide services, civic engagement, and collection management. This is a provisional position pending permanent placement via the Law Library Assistant civil service examination.

Salary: $58,100

Link to full job description (posted January 13, 2026): https://www.nycourts.gov/legacyPDFs/careers/statewide/5601.pdf

Closing date: February 10, 2026