One Position: Washington D.C.

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Position:  Senior Research Analyst, Vinson & Elkins

Location: Possible locations: Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York, San Francisco, Washington

Posted: Law Librarians’ Society of Washington DC

Starting Salary: Not Available

Job Description

  • Conduct all facets of legal and non-legal research using appropriate print and online sources. Work together with other Research Analysts to provide quality coverage to all offices.
  • Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Director of Research & Knowledge Services.
  • Train attorneys and staff on cost-efficient use of electronic resources.
  • Lead formal orientations of department services to new hires.
  • Schedule regular individual and group trainings on firm resources. Alert users to changes and enhancements in the products.
  •  Create online research guides on various subjects. Organize and enhance content to assist users in finding information on the firm’s intranet and ILS portal.
  • Evaluate new products as necessary and make recommendations for the purchase of resources based on the needs of practice areas and business development.
  • Work with RKS Operations Manager to identify possible new acquisitions, changes to print needs, and assist with the weeding and maintenance of office libraries.
  • Assist with maintaining subscription access information and ensuring compliance with license agreements
  • Keep abreast of new technologies and resources, particularly those dealing with artificial intelligence and document automation.
  • Work with contract and part-time assistants to ensure print resources are maintained.

Working Conditions

  • May be performed in a remote environment in commuting distance to a V&E office for occasional visits 
  • Work outside of regular office hours (including nights, weekends, holidays) is occasionally required.

Minimum Qualification

Education:

  • Master of Library Science or Information Studies from an accredited university; J.D., or commensurate experience

Experience:  

  • Seven years of research experience in a law firm, corporate, or academic law library.

Link to the full job description: https://portal.velaw.com/viDesktopEx/viRecruitSelfApply/ReJobView.aspx?Tag=b3a2850f-edec-4cba-a5dc-8a49913d03ac&JobID=18

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