Three Positions: Washington, D.C.

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Position: Research Librarian
Location: Williams & Connolly LLP
Posted: LLSDC
Salary: $85,000-100,000

DESCRIPTION:
Williams & Connolly LLP is currently seeking a Research Librarian. Under the direction of the Director of Library Services and Head of Research, the Research Librarian position has primary responsibilities for, but are not limited to:

  • Perform cost efficient research over a wide range of topics including: legal, legislative, business, intellectual property, public records, news, medical, and social media;
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize requests as needed;
  • Assist with the training of attorneys and staff on effective use of research databases;
  • Knowledge and proficiency of legal sources including research databases such as Lexis, Westlaw, BLAW, Accurint, PACER and the Internet;
  • Knowledge and proficiency with Library related systems; and
  • Knowledge and proficiency with federal and state legislative history and research.

REQUIREMENTS: 
Successful candidate must be highly service-oriented with the ability to interact regularly with attorneys and staff. They should possess strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as the ability to multi-task. Ability to adapt and to learn new databases, sources, and skills are a must. The ideal candidate is required to have a minimum of:

  • Minimum 2 years library experience in a legal setting or professional services firm;
  • Proficiency with applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and EXCEL;
  • Proficiency with library software;
  • Ability to lift & carry 15 lbs.
  • Required Education: Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science

This is an exempt position. After successfully completing the introductory period, the candidate will be eligible to work the department’s approved hybrid schedule.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $85,000 – $100,000. The final offer amount is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, education, and other relevant skills and qualifications. Williams & Connolly LLP offers competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Position: Legal Research Analyst / Legal Librarian
Location: Unnamed “top international law firm based in” Washington, D.C., recruiting through Michael Page
Posted: SLA
Salary: $85,000-150,000

About Our Client: Well regarded, top international law firm based in their modern Washington DC office. Known for providing staff with career development and a comprehensive benefits package! Great personal development ethos and scope for career progression within this leading US law firm.

Job Description: As Legal Research Analyst/ Legal Librarian, varied responsibilities include:

  • Run legal and legislative research in support of the firm’s diverse practices, ensuring that questions and projects are understood, best sources are consulted, and that research is conducted cost efficiently and effectively.
  • Perform non-legal, factual background research – including corporations, industries, individuals, events in support of cases and firm matters.
  • Analyze research results and exercise professional judgment about relevance of research materials and their inclusion in the results delivered to requesting attorneys.
  • Communicating results in a concise and targeted response, appropriate to each request.
  • Participating in additional departmental initiatives: monitoring and current awareness service, training of Attorneys and staff, collection and database evaluation, and other special projects as needed.
  • Provide deliverables to clients, directly, on request, including newsletters and regular updates.
  • Able to work on projects independently and jointly, delegating secondary tasks to paraprofessionals, proactive in offering assistance and guidance to colleagues, following departmental protocols and policies.

The Successful Applicant: As Legal Research Analyst/ Legal Librarian, the successful candidate will offer demonstrable experience:

  • Master’s in Library Science preferred.
  • Juris Doctor preferred.
  • Knowledge of standard legal research and specialized sources.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • 2+ years legal research analyst experience (preferably within a reputable law firm) previous experience as an attorney highly desirable.
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent written communications.
  • Highly organized, strong team player.
  • Personable, pragmatic, delivery focused.
  • Must be able to work in the Washington DC office, 2-3 days per week.

What’s on Offer: The Legal Research Analyst/ Legal Librarian will be well compensated:

  • Salary: $85,000 – $150,000 PA depending on experience and location.
  • Extensive benefits package and training/ development/ career progression opportunities.
  • Hybrid working arrangement (2-3 days/ week in office).

Interviews commence in mid-late October.

Position: Librarian (Reference)
Location: Smithsonian Institution
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $82,764-107,590

The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.  This position is in the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA), National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). SLA provides authoritative information and innovative services for Smithsonian researchers and curators, as well as scholars and the public worldwide.

Duties: The Librarian (Reference) is responsible for providing library research, collections, and outreach services to National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) staff. They will act as the NMNH Library’s subject expert in their assigned area(s) and will act as liaison to the corresponding museum departments.

In this position, you will:

  • Develop, implement, and assess educational events, guides, and other materials based on needs of patrons across a range of knowledge and experience levels. Offers learning events tailored for NMNH researcher needs as well as general library instruction.
  • Support the research and information needs of NMNH research staff and affiliated researchers in one or more of the scientific fields represented by NMNH departments (i.e. Anthropology, Botany, Entomology, Invertebrate and Vertebrate Zoology, Mineral or Earth Sciences, Paleobiology / Paleontology)
  • Develop and manage Library collections in one or more subject areas to meet the needs of the NMNH scientific staff.
  • Develop and foster relationships with scientific staff in designated areas; communicates regularly with members of assigned department(s) and seeks input on library-related matters.

Qualifications

Basic Qualification Requirements: All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education.

A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree. OR

B. total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the specialized experience and/or education requirements listed below:

GS-11 Experience:You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.  For this position Specialized experience is defined as providing research and reference assistance, performing collection development and outreach activities, and performing library research instruction, as the designated subject matter expert in one or more of the disciplines represented by NMNH departments (i.e. Anthropology, Botany, Entomology, Invertebrate and Vertebrate Zoology, Mineral or Earth Sciences, or Paleobiology / Paleontology). OR

3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position.