Librarian, Research and Training-Temp

New York, NY, Washington, DC or Los Angeles, CA

November 2017-March 2018 

The Librarian provides training and expert legal reference and research to attorneys, staff and within specialized practice areas. 

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level of reference, research and support to attorneys and staff and as a subject matter expert in specialized practice areas for all US offices;
• Deliver research training to attorneys and staff and assist in the development of new research and reference offerings;
• Evaluate information resources to optimize library collections in coordination with the Information Resource team;
• Compile and organize information obtained in print and electronic resources/databases;
• Work beyond scheduled hours as required and travel as needed; and
• Handle additional related projects as assigned and additional library administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in online and case law research and legal databases;
• Expert proficiency in the English language, including punctuation, spelling, grammar and writing skills;
• Advanced proficiency in providing training on the use of electronic research platforms;
• Advanced proficiency in integrated library management systems;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite;
• Expert knowledge of legal and business research resources employed by global law firms;
• Advanced knowledge of database structure and theory;
• Advanced degree (MLS, MLIS) in library science, library information science or related field (required);
• At least 5 years of experience providing reference and research, preferably in a law or business library, with a focus on litigation research (preferred);
• At least 3 years of experience providing training on use of electronic research platforms; and
• At least 2 years of experience in Employment law. (preferred).