Temporary Research & Information Services Librarian

Description & Requirements

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Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a temporary Research & Information Services Librarian to join their Knowledge Management team for a month-long duration.

This person would be responsible for providing U.S. attorneys, legal support staff, and administrative staff substantive research and related deliverables in a variety of categories including, but not limited to, legal, marketing, business, and competitive intelligence.

In addition, the Research & Information Services Librarian provides services that include training and assistance to firm attorneys, legal support staff, and administrative staff on the selection and use of electronic library materials.

This role can work remotely out of the following states : CA, DE, GA, NC, NY, MA, MD, SC, TN, TX, VA, or Washington, D.C.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conduct research for U.S. attorneys, legal support staff, and administrative staff using online resources comprising legal, business, and practice-related databases.
• Provide research services support assisting U.S. attorneys, legal support staff, and administrative staff with the selection and use of appropriate research materials.
• Provide research and other inputs to business intelligence and client development teams on projects designed to give senior management information about competitors' or clients' business activities.
• Monitor research task queue to provide quick and efficient responses to U.S. attorneys, legal support staff, and administrative staff research needs.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Must have 2+ years of experience conducting research in a legal setting, preferably in a law firm library or legal research center.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in library science or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• A master's degree is not required but considered a plus.
• Knowledge of and affinity for internet research and database technology.
• Strong working knowledge of legal research tools including Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.
• Effectively multi-task and prioritize projects while meeting all appropriate deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism.

COMPENSATION : $20.00 - $28.77 is the estimated hourly wage. The hourly wage will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.

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