Contract Legal Research

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking Legal Research Librarians (Contract) to join their Research & Information Services team. These contract roles provide high-quality research services and deliverables for clients on a project-by-project basis. This is a fully remote, nationwide opportunity offered on a contractual (1099) basis. Hours and specific work may vary depending on the client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal, corporate, and other research to support attorneys, paralegals, librarians, and staff using various resources
• Monitor and respond to research requests, coordinating efforts with research team members across locations
• Prioritize requests, analyze and synthesize research results, compile answers, and communicate findings clearly and concisely
• Learn and adhere to the specific policies and procedures of the client’s law library department
• Provide excellent customer service throughout all interactions

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a law firm library reference or research position with expertise in legal and corporate research
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Librarianship or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or JD from an ABA-accredited institution preferred
• Proficient knowledge of standard legal research platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, and others
• Familiarity with a wide range of electronic research databases, including fee-based, free, subject-specific databases, and legal analytics tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively deliver and explain research findings to attorneys
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with client teams and other contract researchers
• Reliable internet connection suitable for virtual work

Compensation & Benefits

• Contractual (1099) position
• Fully remote, nationwide

Location

• Remote (nationwide)