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This position is responsible for providing in-depth research services for the firm’s attorneys and staff across all offices.
This position is open to our Chicago, Indianapolis, and Los Angeles offices.
SUMMARY: According to established policies and procedures, this position is responsible for providing in-depth research services for the firm’s attorneys and staff across all offices, in a traditional and virtual environment. Research areas include legal, corporate, and current awareness research. Also assists with collection development and content analysis. Observes confidentiality in all client and Firm matters.
This position can be located in our Chicago, IL or Indianapolis, IN.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide quick reference and in-depth research services in all practice areas, including general litigation, intellectual property, regulatory and securities.
2. Create and manage litigation alerts, docket tracks, and news alerts.
3. Work with Legal Research Manager to create and provide training as well as content awareness across 20 offices. Prepare instructional materials and research guides.
4. Assist with analyzing print and electronic legal content collection, including review of purchase requests and recommending cancellations.
5. Perform other duties as assigned. This is a hybrid position, combining remote and in-office work.
The employee must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodation requests may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Knowledge of legal library systems as normally acquired through a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent experience and degree in related field.
2. At least three years’ experience in a legal professional services organization conducting litigation research, such as case law, expert witness, and docket research. Background in IP research a plus.
3. Strong interpersonal skills in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
4. Work often requires a high level of mental effort when answering a high volume of requests for information and performing other essential duties. Must be able to work with little supervision on special projects, often on a short deadline.
5. Work may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.
WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
EEO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
