Legal Staff Librarian in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Librarian in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

based on location and cost of living.

Position: Researcher
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of broad research experience required, with a Master's degree in Library Science, law degree, or other relevant advanced degree strongly preferred.

White & Case: Global Law Firm for Leading Companies, Financial Institutions, and Governments Worldwide

- Elite global law firm with a long history of international experience
- Working in more than 47 locations with lawyers and staff from 90 nationalities and speaking 80 languages
- Strengths in handling complex cross-border work and on-the-ground presence in key financial markets

Position Summary:

The Researcher will be part of the global Practice Solutions team and will conduct substantive research across a range of practice areas for client work and business development efforts. This role will also involve coordinating and conducting attorney training, leading research projects, and participating in department strategic initiatives. The Researcher will collaborate with colleagues across White & Case offices to provide research services.

Duties and Accountabilities:

- Conduct substantive research using online and print resources to support local and global practices
- Provide competitive intelligence and background research on current or potential clients and markets for business and client development
- Assess research requests to ensure they meet stated and anticipated needs
- Educate attorneys and staff on research resources and methodology
- Use current awareness tools to create newsletters and alerts for ongoing monitoring
- Participate in evaluating and developing the research collection and piloting new services, including AI technologies
- Ensure continuing professional development and stay updated on the legal industry
- Provide cross-training and mentoring to colleagues in other offices
- Track and record billable and non-billable time spent on research services

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 5 years of broad research experience required
- Master's degree in Library Science, law degree, or other relevant advanced degree strongly preferred
- Prior experience in fields such as law firms, investment banking, consulting, accounting, or journalism preferred
- Strong research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information into actionable intelligence
- Expert knowledge of key legal and corporate-focused databases and tools preferred
- Strong data literacy skills and experience with data manipulation preferred
- Resourceful, proactive, and able to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
- Strong client service focus, with excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to apply independent judgment and see the big picture
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
- Availability to work outside regular hours as needed

Location and Reporting:

- This role can be based in any of White & Case's . offices
- Reports to the Director of Research & Market Intelligence

Notice to Recruitment Agencies:

- All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific
- Candidates submitted without agreed terms of business and outside of the online application tracking system will not be considered
- Applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted
- For questions, contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team

Equal Opportunities:

- White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
- Recruitment, employment, training, compensation, and promotion are based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law
- Applicants requiring accommodation during the process should contact ****

Benefits at White & Case:

- Comprehensive suite of benefit programs for eligible employees
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings
- Vacation time and leave programs, including parental leave
- Exempt roles are also eligible for performance bonuses

Salary Information:

- Salary ranges vary based on location and cost of living
- Chicago: 95,350 - 143,050 USD yearly
- Los Angeles: 99,350 - 149,050 USD yearly
- New York: 99,350 - 149,050 USD yearly
- Silicon Valley: 104,300 - 156,500 USD yearly
- Washington .: 99,350 - 149,050 USD yearly

Primary Location: United States-New York
Other Locations: United States-Miami, United States-Washington ., United States-Boston, United States-Chicago, United States-Houston, United States-Silicon Valley, United States-Los Angeles

Expected Workplace: Hybrid
Job Posting: Apr 14, 2025, 1:02:04 PM

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact ****.

Benefits at White & Case:

- Comprehensive suite of benefit programs for eligible employees
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings
- Vacation time and leave programs, including parental leave
- Exempt roles are also eligible for performance bonuses

Salary Information:

- Salary ranges vary based on location and cost of living
- Chicago: 95,350 - 143,050 USD yearly
- Los Angeles: 99,350 - 149,050 USD yearly
- New York: 99,350 - 149,050 USD yearly
- Silicon Valley: 104,300 - 156,500 USD yearly
- Washington .: 99,350 - 149,050 USD yearly

Primary Location: United States-New York
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