Legal Staff Librarian in Raleigh, NC

Law Firm

Raleigh, NC

Legal Staff Librarian in Raleigh, NC

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Information Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide expert research support for attorneys and staff using internal and external resources.
- Conduct complex corporate, legal, and business research on high-profile transactions including all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, investments, securities offerings, corporate governance, and debt issuances.
- Leverage SEC filings and the law firm's internal knowledge repositories to conduct thorough precedent searches.
- Analyze relevant results to deliver work products that are responsive to the needs of lawyers and clients.
- Prioritize competing assignments, adjust to frequent interruptions, and consistently meet tight deadlines.
- Contribute content and guidance materials for the library’s and practice groups’ intranet sites (SharePoint).
- Assist in orientation and ongoing training of attorneys and staff on the effective use of research services and resources.
- Monitor trends and legal developments in the corporate sector and contribute to current awareness efforts.
- Evaluate new and existing information resources to satisfy evolving business needs of the firm, and make subscription recommendations based on quality and value.
- Remain current on research techniques and available resources relevant to providing high-quality research and information services.
- Continue professional development through various firm and association-sponsored activities.

Education and Experience Information:
Essential:
- 3+ years of experience working in a law firm, large corporate/financial institution, or other professional services firm in a library, research, or knowledge management role.
- Research expertise in US corporate transactions involving public and private companies.
- Proficient with Intelligize, Lexis, Practical Law, Westlaw, Deal Point Data, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw, RBSource, Capital IQ, FactSet, PitchBook, among others.
- Strong customer service and engagement capabilities, with the ability to forge relationships with fee earners and business services colleagues of all seniority levels.
- Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small team with minimal supervision.
- Command of Microsoft Office 365.

Desirable:
- Degree in law, library and information sciences, or information management preferred.
- An understanding of the principles of knowledge management.

Salary Information:
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York and California, the law firm is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the States of New York and California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130,000 to $150,000.

EEO Statement:
The law firm is proud to be an equal employment employer. Policies and practices will be free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, military service, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under federal, state, or local law. The firm strives to promote an atmosphere that encourages equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including sexual harassment.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:
The law firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using the online system and need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the alternative email address provided in the job posting to contact the firm about your interest in employment.