One Position: Washington, D.C.

Position: Research Librarian

Location: Jones Day

Jones Day is a global law firm with 42 offices in major centers of business and finance throughout the world. Covering 19 countries on five continents, our unique governance system fosters an unparalleled level of integration and contributes to our ranking as one of the best in the world in client service.

Jones Day seeks to employ the most qualified people, capable of delivering superior client service through professional excellence and teamwork, for every position in the Firm. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a stimulating work environment.

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a global leading law firm that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your knowledge and skills as well as advance your career? If you are, then Jones Day may be the firm for you.

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Research Librarian is responsible for providing reference and research services to lawyers, paralegals and support staff. The Research Librarian performs in-depth and complex business and legal reference and research duties, including responding to user requests for information from internal and external resources, onsite and offsite materials, and print and non-print media on legal, business and general topics. The Research Librarian works independently in performing research and related projects and is expected to perform all job duties with a commitment to providing superior service to clients, producing quality work product and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

  • Library Science degree preferred but will consider equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Minimum of four years demonstrated experience of law library resources, fundamentals, and procedures.
  • Ability to perform online research using external databases and services included but not limited to Westlaw, Lexis Advance, Bloomberg Law, D&B Hoovers, Intelligize, Capital IQ, Monitor Suite, Hein Online, etc.
  • Ability to locate and obtain material through Document Delivery, Interlibrary Loan, and third party providers.
  • Working knowledge of the litigation process, docketing and drafting tools, as well as new artificial intelligence technologies.