Research Specialist

Our Client, an international law firm with multiple offices in the U.S., currently has an excellent opportunity for a Research Specialist.  This position could be based in one of their U.S. offices.  Consideration given for 100% remote from a U.S. location.
 
Responsibilities:
Provide extensive legal and non-legal research and support services to attorneys, paralegals, other internal departments and all levels of staff.

• Providing extensive legal, business and general research assistance using a wide variety of internal and external databases and resources.
• Performing electronic current awareness by initiating and monitoring alerts from various databases.
• Providing client development research support including conducting research on prospective clients.
• Participating in special projects as assigned by the Research Center Manager.
• Providing training and support to attorneys and other staff in the use of print and electronic resources and participating in orientation sessions.
• Working closely with practice area team members and maintaining strong relationships to meet knowledge needs and priorities.
• Participating in collection development activities including the evaluation of new databases, websites and print materials.
• Assisting with evaluating, selecting and maintaining the firm's intranet research collections.
• Maintaining personal professional knowledge by attending educational events, vendor trainings, reviewing professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

 
Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in library/information science (from ALA accredited school).
• Three or more years of relevant law firm or corporate research experience.
• Intellectual Property research experience is also preferred.
• Working knowledge of legal and business databases such as Lexis/LexisAdvance, WestlawNext and Bloomberg Law, as well as other major subject specific resources and specialty products, such as Thomson Innovation, Docket Navigator, Lex Machina, and other IP resources.
• Should possess effective communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability in interact with all levels of law firm personnel required.
• High level of initiative and independent thinking required; ability to work effectively under pressure and to sort priorities with minimum level of direct supervision.
• Work history should demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Proven track record of working in a collaborative environment.

Compensation and Benefits
 
The expected salary range for this position:  

• California Major Markets* $72,000.00 -$100,000.00 
• New York City $72,000.00 - $100,000.00
• National $58,000.00 - $72,000.00

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. 
 
They offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program, Paid Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.
 
Please send your resume to Catherine Ghent at [email protected]
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.
 
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.