Legal Staff Librarian in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Librarian in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Research Analyst

Job Responsibilities:

- Collaborate effectively with peers to complete research requests from attorneys and firm staff.
- Manage the collective queue of work in Quest, the firm's research request tracking system, and assign requests based on knowledge, skills, prior work, and bandwidth.
- Critically evaluate requests to identify cost-effective, efficient, and accurate research strategies.
- Conduct research using the most effective and efficient tools and processes.
- Compile and summarize research results.
- Communicate results and methodology clearly to requestors within Quest.
- Participate in Quest Watcher schedule to ensure department service expectations are consistently met.
- Adjust and reprioritize research assignments to meet competing demands as needed.
- Track and record research process and time for all requests using Quest, follow firm timekeeping procedures, and create billing narratives.
- Provide quality customer service to both internal and external clients effectively and professionally.
- Stay current on technological enhancements that contribute to sophisticated library and research services; participate in testing and evaluating new research tools.
- Ensure work product aligns with all departmental policies and guidelines.
- Work may occasionally require after-hours and weekend coverage to perform essential duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Expertise with major legal research platforms, including Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw, Lex Machina, CourtLink, Docket Alarm, Courthouse News, Manzama, etc.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to achieve common goals and foster a positive team environment.
- Ability to analyze, summarize, and concisely deliver complex research results.
- Working knowledge of Quest, the firm's research request tracking system.
- Familiarity with cite-checking and Bluebooking procedures.
- Positive approach to team collaboration and goodwill ambassador for the Library & Research Services department when working with attorneys, practice groups, and other firm administrative departments.
- Solid organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to multitask and reprioritize as necessary to meet competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education through conference and webinar attendance and participation in local and national associations.
- Substantive knowledge of the law and legal bibliography.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications.

Education and Experience:

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- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a law firm environment.
- Demonstrated experience and success in managing and completing complex legal research.
- Experience working directly with attorneys, including successful prioritization of work assignments and effective management of internal client relationships to deliver high-quality work directly relevant to attorney needs.
- Well-versed in current research methodologies and resources.

Salary Information:

- Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.
- Hiring Salary Range: $100, - $120,

Additional Information:

- The firm complies with any applicable city or state workplace mandates regarding Covid-19.
- This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.
- This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- By applying for this position, you agree and understand that the law firm will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: The law firm adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status, and any other classification as protected by law.