Job Description
D3 Search is recruiting a Research Librarian for a respected intl. AMLAW ranked full-service law practice with a well-established office situated in San Francisco, CA (94104)
Position Title:
Research Librarian
- Note: 2-4 years of previous law librarian experience is REQUIRED.
Location/Map:
San Francisco, CA (94104)
Employment Status:
Full-time | direct hire employment opportunity. Non-exempt role.
Employer Work Model:
Flexible hybrid work model.
Position Summary:
The Research Librarian provides reference and research assistance in support of the various legal and administrative departments throughout the Firm. The role participates in the organization of library materials and assists in continuing education regarding library resources.
The Research Librarian works closely with and under the direction of the Director on Library and Research.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides research and reference assistance to attorneys in all practice areas in a timely and effective manner using various print and digital resources. Bills time to client/matters as appropriate.
- Provides research and reference assistance to support the functions of the various administrative departments of the firm, including but not limited to, Client Development, New Business/Conflicts, secretarial, paralegal and Managing Attorney Office.
- Performs regular monitoring of news, dockets, legislative and regulatory changes, and other subject area monitoring as necessary. Assists in the preparation of related updates, newsletters, and other communications.
- Works with Director to support the maintenance of intranet research collections by performing regular link checking and data collection/input to facilitate integration of subject-specific resources into larger firm portal.
- Provides library orientation and training in print and electronic resources to library patrons.
- Participates in resource evaluation including pilots of new services and comparisons of resources.
- Maintains working knowledge of the library print collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan availability, document delivery, and other resources as appropriate.
- Shows proficiency in primary database usage, search strategy and syntax, and licensing restrictions.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Broad knowledge of library tools, systems, and resources in special libraries.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.
- Experience with research platforms, including: PACER, Courthouse News, Lexis, Westlaw, BloombergLaw, S&P Capital IQ, and Pitchbook.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent communication skills: oral, written, listening and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple deadlines with good communication and attention to detail.
Education, Licensing & Certification(s):
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- MLS or MLIS Degree from an ALA accredited institution highly preferred. (The combination of education in a research-intensive field with relevant work experience may be considered.)
Relevant Professional Experience:
- Legal research experience is required.
- 1-3 years of law library/law firm research experience is highly preferred.
- IP research experience is preferred.
Annual Salary/Compensation:
Annual salary range is up to 140K (DOE/DOQ).
Health Benefits Summary:
Comprehensive health benefits package, generous PTO, 401K, paid parking onsite, annual salary increases and lucrative bonuses (based on individual merit & performance), and many other employee-centered perks, etc. Highly collaborative, collegial and supportive work environment.
If interested in this full-time/direct hire Research Librarian role with this elite international AMLAW ranked law practice located in SanFrancisco, CA (94104), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:
Don Moser | D3 Search
📬don@d3search.com
📌 www.d3search.com
D3 Legal Search LLC (aka D3 Search), and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.