Senior Research Law Librarian, Remote East Coast Hours, Project Based

The Senior Research Librarian provides research and reference to attorneys and staff. This role emphasizes excellent client service, cost management, and collaboration in knowledge management initiatives. Key Responsibilities- deliver legal and non-legal research, reference, and document retrieval services.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years legal reference and research experience, preferable in mid to large law firm or comparable environment.

• MLS/MLIS

• Strong research skills with the ability to think critically about tools and methodologies, conduct cost-effective and efficient searches, and clearly communicate findings

• Proficient in legal, business, scientific and general research resources, including platforms as Westlaw, Practical Law, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw

• Knowledge of other tools such as Checkpoint, Docket Navigator, PitchBooks, and others, skilled in setting up current awareness and litigation alerts.

• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure and with excellent organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal skills/ability to communicate clearly and effectively with attorneys and staff

• Maintains expert knowledge of library systems, including collections, online databases, interlibrary loan and document delivery

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, expert level research and reference support to attorneys and administrative teams across practice areas

• Provide strategic guidance on research approaches, source selection, and methodology to ensure efficiency and accuracy

• Proactively monitor news, dockets, legislative and regulatory developments, and subject specific updates, sharing insights with relevant stakeholders