The Washington, DC office of an international law firm is seeking a Reasearch Librarian to join the library department ASAP on a long-term/possibly contract-to-hire opportunity. They are open to varying candidate profiles for this need and compensation is based on experience and education. The profiles are: MLS degree & library research experience Bachelor's degree & library research experience and/or substantial legal research experience If you fit either profile and are available to work a hybrid 3/2 schedule in Washington, DC - please apply today.

Job Overivew: Performs basic legal and non-legal research using online and print resources as part of a firm-wide Library research team. Research includes obtaining cases, court filings, statutes, regulations, and news. Assists attorneys and staff with locating resources. Assists with management of current awareness including automated monitoring of case dockets, targeted news, legislation, and regulatory developments using a variety of online resources. Performs interlibrary loan (ILL) and document delivery tasks for lawyers and staff in all offices by sourcing materials from firm resources and purchasing articles, court filings, transcripts, patent documents, and corporate filings through vendors and publisher websites.

Desired Qualifications: Proficiency in using a variety of free and fee-based online resources and websites for research. Familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis, and PACER. Ability to learn new online research resources and tools quickly. Strong service orientation and attention to detail. Prior law firm or legal research experience.