HBR Consulting LLC (HBR) is seeking a research librarian to join our team. In this role, you will provide high quality research services and work product to our clients on a contractual basis.
We are looking for legal research professionals who are interested in a contract position. Although most placements are virtual, you may be offered onsite placement at client offices depending on your physical location.
Responsibilities:
Perform high quality in-depth legal, corporate and other research to support the client’s librarians, attorneys, paralegals and staff using a variety of resources
Monitor and respond to research requests and coordinate this effort with research team members across all locations
Prioritize and respond to requests, analyze and synthesize results, compile answers and communicate research findings in a clear and concise manner
Learn and adopt the specific policies and procedures of the client’s law library department
Provide excellent customer service
Qualifications:
5 years+ experience in a law firm library in a reference/research position and expertise in legal and corporate research, required
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree in Librarianship or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or JD from an ABA-accredited institution is preferred.
Knowledge of standard research resources including, but not limited to, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, etc.
Knowledge of a wide variety of general electronic research databases, both fee-based and free, subject-specific databases, and legal analytics tools, required
Excellent communication skills, to effectively deliver and explain research findings to attorneys both verbally and through written summaries and analysis
Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and to collaborate with client’s team and other contract researchers to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
Reliable internet connection for virtual working
Ability to work virtually or onsite at client’s office
HBR Consulting LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.
