Librarian

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Brown Rudnick LLP Full time

Job Title: Library Research Specialist (Part Time - 28 Hours)

Department: Research Services & Libraries

Office : London

Report to: Senior Manager of Research Services

Summary

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 protection.

The Library Research Specialist will be responsible for providing expert research and reference assistance to Attorneys across the firm. This position is an essential member of the research team, providing consultative research and reference support advising lawyers on the optimal strategy and source selection to obtain the most authoritative and cost-effective results.

Responsibilities

  • Provides expert reference and research assistance to support the functions of the various areas of the firm including, but not limited to, Attorneys, Business Development & Marketing, Recruiting, and Intake & Conflicts.
  • Provides consultative research and reference support advising lawyers on the optimal strategy and source selection to obtain the most authoritative and cost-effective results.
  • Performs regular monitoring of news, dockets, legislative and regulatory changes, and other subject area monitoring as necessary.
  • Follows internal procedures for the handling of requests as set by the Senior Manager of Research Services.
  • Bills time to client/matters as appropriate.
  • Maintains expert working knowledge of the library collection, online database resources, interlibrary loan processes, document delivery, and other resources as appropriate.
  • Works with the Senior Manager of Research Services to assist in the preparation of and/or delivery of relevant orientation and training programs. Assists in the gathering of materials and drafting or editing of handouts to support the program.
  • Participates in resource evaluation projects including pilots of new services and comparisons of resources and contributes to recommendations for purchase, renewal, or alternative resources.
  • Works with Senior Manager of Research Services to support the development and maintenance of the library portal, including integration of subject-specific resources.
  • Assists in the preparation of department communications.
  • Works with Senior Manager of Research Services on departmental projects and initiatives as requested.

Qualifications

  • A degree or post-graduate qualification in Information and Library Management or Library Science is required.
  • 3-5 years of legal reference and research experience required. Preferably within a law firm
  • Working knowledge of legal, business, scientific, and general research resources, and methodologies.
  • Knowledge of Westlaw, Practical Law, Lexis, and Bloomberg Law.
  • Knowledge or ability to learn multiple research platforms including, but not limited to, Checkpoint, Docket Navigator, PitchBook, and many others.
  • Knowledge of tools and techniques for setting up current awareness and litigation alerts.
  • Strong research skills including an ability to think critically about research tools, conduct cost-effective and efficient research, compile research results, summarize data, and communicate methodology and results clearly.
  • Ability to work quickly, and with great attention to detail.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative style with library team across offices.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Experience with reviewing and evaluating new and existing electronic resources with an eye toward improved service and research efficiencies.

Who We Are

Brown Rudnick is an international law firm with roots in post-war 1940s Boston and New York City. From the beginning, our lawyers and business professionals have demonstrated a remarkable blend of entrepreneurialism and collaboration. Over the last 25 years, the combined firm has thrived with full and easy partner/practice integration, rapidly realized profits from practice group collaboration, the continued development of new lawyers and a business professional staff that is well respected in the industry.

Today, Brown Rudnick is a recognized leader in several practice and industry areas, such as corporate restructuring, technology, white collar defense, international disputes, intellectual property, and life sciences. 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.

Brown Rudnick LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer , committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing talented professionals from all backgrounds across the spectrum of diversity. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or another protected characteristic, all as defined by applicable laws.

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