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Position: Research Specialist
Location: Proskauer Rose LLP (primarily remote)
Posted: AALL
Salary: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00

Job Description

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach. 

Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative, and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries, and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends, and other industry-redefining companies.

Under the supervision of the Chief Knowledge and Change Management Officer, the Director of Knowledge Services (the “Director”) and the Manager of Knowledge Services (the “Manager”), the Research Specialist will provide superior legal and non-legal research assistance to all Firm lawyers, paralegals, and Business Services staff (“Knowledge Services Clients”), provide support on an as-needed basis to the Knowledge Services team, and perform other duties as assigned. 

Responsibilities

  • Provide sophisticated, effective, timely, and cost-conscious legal and non-legal research and reference services to all Knowledge Services Clients across a variety of different practice areas using electronic, print, and other sources.
  • Perform complex research and reference services that include, but are not limited to, (i) case law, statutory, and regulatory research; (ii) compiling and researching within legislative histories; (iii) biographical research; (iv) locating and pulling requested articles, reports, court filings, and other documents and materials; (v) locating relevant government reports and filings, including SEC filings; (vi) compiling, monitoring, and tracking news, legal, business, and legislative developments by creating and maintaining alerts in a variety of databases; and (vii) the procurement of information materials from outside the Firm.
  • Conduct effective and proactive in-depth reference interviews with Knowledge Services Clients to clarify the subject, scope, and purpose of their request, as well as their desired deliverables and any cost and/or time constraints.
  • Distill, summarize, and customize research results in order to meet the specific requirements of the Knowledge Services Client. Provide research results as a clear and concise report of findings where possible.
  • Maintain a broad and thorough knowledge of (i) the Firm’s online and print resources; and (ii) legal, government, business, and financial information sources in general, and relevant search strategies for each, and exercise sound judgment in leveraging the appropriate resources to meet each Knowledge Services Client’s time and cost needs.
  • Strictly comply with and understand Firm policies and procedures, including but not limited to those relating to client and Firm confidentiality and information and data security.
  • Keep up-to-date on new resources, search strategies, developments in the legal and business research communities, and emerging technologies, including generative AI and AI-assisted research tools, as they affect the Firm’s knowledge services initiatives and needs.
  • Enter all Knowledge Services requests handled into the workflow tracking system.
  • Keep track of and bill time spent on client billable matters and comply with Firm’s daily time entry policy.
  • Educate Knowledge Services Clients on the use of the Firm’s online and print resources and research techniques.
  • Assist in the critical evaluation of proposed and existing Firm online and print resources, including new and emerging technologies, and provide informed, timely feedback and recommendations to the Manager and Director to support collection development and strategy.
  • Complete Knowledge Services projects and initiatives, as assigned, such as updating research guides, preparing departmental materials, and assisting with the upkeep of the department’s intranet pages.
  • Assist other department staff members as needed.

Qualifications

  • M.L.S., M.L.I.S., or J.D. from an accredited school, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at a law firm (or similar) performing sophisticated, complex legal and business research in a variety of practice areas, jurisdictions, and information types.
  • Strong legal research skills including research of complex legal matters and a strong proficiency in using a wide variety of legal electronic and print resources commonly used in large law firms. Specialized knowledge relating to specific legal practice areas (L&E, ERISA, Sports, Securities, Health Care, Tax, etc.) is a plus.
  • Thorough working knowledge of legal, business, government, and financial information sources and knowledge of federal, legislative, and regulatory research.
  • Strong proficiency with technology commonly found in large law firms and ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and workflows. Thorough competency with
  • Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, as well as Adobe Acrobat. Comfort with and ability to work remotely and collaborate virtually.
  • Experience using, or a demonstrated interest in, emerging technologies, including generative AI and AI-assisted research tools, with sound judgment regarding their responsible use and when they are best used to complement traditional research methods.
  • High professional standards and a commitment to providing quality work product and outstanding customer service.
  • Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion, as well as independent and sound judgment.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a close attention to detail, and the ability to analyze and communicate findings in a clear and concise manner.
  • Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate courteously and effectively with lawyers and staff at all levels, as well as external vendors.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work efficiently and systematically to meet deadlines, multi-task, appropriately prioritize assignments, and demonstrate an appropriate sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and despite frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
  • A self-motivated, dynamic, proactive, resourceful individual with the ability to both (i) take direction and work in a collaborative, service-oriented team; and (ii) work independently, initiating and carrying projects through to completion with minimal supervision.
  • Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs, including, but not limited to, providing coverage for other “reference desk” shifts and to assume other job responsibilities within the department.

This position may require periodic physical presence in Proskauer’s offices as business needs require. The anticipated compensation range for this position is $90,000-$110,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

See the full job description and apply: https://tinyurl.com/35ywf96p

Position: Archivist
Location: Department of Justice
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $85,447 – $158,322 (GS 11-13)

Job Duties

The duties and responsibilities for an Archivist, GS-1420-11/12/13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Museum senior technical authority on records appraisal, analyzing Department records and case files across the full breadth of the archival program.
  • Negotiate the retention, transfer, or disposition of records with the National Archives and Records Administration and Department records management officials.
  • Represent the Museum in agency-level and interagency discussions on records appraisal policy.
  • Recommend best practices related to archival processes for Museum and Department staff.
  • Evaluate and recommend improvements to storage, housing, and environment-monitoring practices across the archival program.

Basic Requirements:

A. Bachelor’s degree in archival science or bachelor’s degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience – at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Evaluation of Experience:

Professional experience must have been in archival science, or in a directly related field of work such as history that involved the collection, appraisal, analysis, or synthesis of information having historical or archival values. The following are illustrative of kinds of experience that may be accepted as meeting the professional experience requirements: (1) experience as an archivist in Federal, state, religious institution, business, or other archives ,or in manuscript depositories, and (2) experience of an archival nature that involved research in archival science, or in a directly related field such as history, government, economics, political science, international relations, or international law.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Preparing appraisal reports and/or recommendations regarding retention in the Museum’s holdings, transfer to the National Archives and Records Administration, or other disposition applicable to records schedules.

OR

Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent degree or three (3) academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M. if related.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for a GS-11. Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Developing finding aids, including inventories, indexes, catalogs, and/or descriptive guides; Using standard museum nomenclature and/or catalog accession systems to name files and/or records to catalog collections.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Negotiating the retention, transfer, or disposition of records with the National Archives and Records Administration and/or Department records management officials; Implementing policies and/or procedures for the archival program; and providing strategic leadership for archival programs.

See the full job description and apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/886929200

Position: Reference Librarian – African and Middle Eastern Division
Location: Library of Congress
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $102,415 – $133,142 (GS 12)

Job Overview

The position is for a Reference Librarian who serves in the African and Middle Eastern Division within the General and International Collections Directorate (GICD), Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG)at the Library of Congress (Library).

Duties

 As the Reference Librarian, you will:

  • Serve as a subject-matter specialist as assigned and called on to evaluate and select materials for the library’s collection in those assigned subject areas. Review all relevant sources of items for possible acquisition to develop collections in areas of subject and/or geographic responsibility.
  • Support collections development, print and digital, aligning them with the needs of current researchers, and with collection policies intended to sustain the growth of a universal collection. Help balance new acquisitions with responsible stewardship of existing collections while building a more diverse and inclusive record for future generations. Acquire material of underrepresented perspectives and voices in the Library’s collections to ensure diverse authorship, points of view, cultural identities, and other historical or cultural factors.
  • Monitor the condition of collection materials to ensure adherence to established preservation standards and specifications. Develops comprehensive plans with conservation specialists, to provide appropriate treatment for deteriorating items and those requiring special attention. 
  • Respond to a full range of inquiries, including those in new or highly specialized fields of knowledge and those involving historical materials that are difficult to identify or locate.
  • Facilitate book discussions, tours, workshops, orientation sessions, author talks, workshops, consultations, displays, tutorials, and other means of engagement. Develop content for traditional print outlets and social media platforms. 

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Knowledge of history, culture, and literature of the Eritrea, Ethiopia, and surrounding region.

Ability to read, write, and communicate in Amharic and English, and a highly desired knowledge of Ge’ez, Tigrinya, Afaan Oromo, or other African languages.

Ability to provide reference and research services.

Ability to develop and manage library collections.

Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.

Ability to provide consultation, public programs, and liaison duties.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

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. A 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 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.

See the full job description and apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/887227000