Research Librarian

Overview

Role Overview (HYBRID – London, UK)

Research Librarian role for corporate or professional services experience, focusing on high-quality business and legal research services. As a member of the Information Resources team, the Research Librarian provides research and reference services on business, legal, and specialized resources to consulting and administrative staff for billable casework. The role also includes research-related work for the firm, such as business development research (attorney tracking, case tracking, and case document research).

Responsibilities

• Provide research and reference services using business, legal, and specialized information resources to consulting and administrative staff for billable casework.
• Perform business development research such as attorney tracking, case tracking, and case document research.
• Evaluate sources for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness, and select the best sources to answer research requests.
• Interface with experts, law firms, agencies, libraries, and organizations and represent the firm professionally.
• Compile and organize information from research projects into a coherent, focused collection with explanatory notes as needed; log new resources in public and department databases for future use.
• Develop expertise with the library’s information resources, including research databases and the physical collection.
• Maintain awareness of current developments in legal news and information services, including new specialized databases relevant to the firm’s practice areas.
• Identify and recommend new information resources, including print and electronic formats, to the Associate Director of Information Resources and Senior Director of Information Resources.
• Provide orientation and training on IR resources and collaborate effectively with the Information Resources department.
• Prepare and conduct training for consultants and staff on specific databases or topics, delivered in formal sessions or at the point of need.
• Support at least one practice area in business development needs, including docket tracking, literature searches, and expert searches.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly related experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with financial and economic databases such as CapIQ, Eikon, and Bloomberg, and legal databases such as Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Lexis, and Lex Machina.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office.
• Intermediate knowledge of business and legal databases.
• Intermediate knowledge of reference sources in business and legal areas.
• Significant experience in a corporate library setting with advanced knowledge and skills in subject-specific resources and databases.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with employees and strategic partners.
• Ability to operate with a sense of urgency and respond expediently to requests.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work independently, and exhibit initiative to solve problems.
• Master’s degree in Library Studies is required; a Master’s degree in another field may be considered if the candidate has significant research experience in a related industry.

Benefits

Cornerstone Research offers a competitive base salary, with compensation that depends on geographic location and how closely a candidate’s skills, experience, and education match the role. The total compensation package includes an annual performance bonus plus comprehensive benefits such as private medical and dental insurance, enhanced pension, wellness benefits, and more.

Who We Are

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings. We work with a broad network of testifying experts from academia and industry and are recognized for depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, marketing, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results. We value passionate individuals and a collegial, supportive culture, with opportunities for learning and development and engaging social events.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to legally protected categories, including age, sex, gender, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, genetic characteristics, disability, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, nationality, or any other consideration protected by law.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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