Salary
$43,000 - $83,000
Close Date
Not listed
Description
Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.
At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Document Retrieval Librarian position. This position may be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.
The Document Retrieval Librarian will be primarily responsible for the efficient retrieval of articles, court documents, and other legal materials to support our attorneys’ and clients' information needs. They will also act as the first point of contact for incoming research requests, playing a crucial part in triaging these inquiries to ensure prompt and effective allocation to the appropriate members of the research team. Essential job functions include:
Document Retrieval:
- Retrieve legal documents, case law, statutes, regulations, journal articles, and other relevant materials from various sources.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of retrieved documents.
- Research Request Triage:
- Monitor team mailbox for research requests from attorneys, paralegals, and other business professionals.
- Triage research requests sent to the research team, assessing the complexity, urgency, and subject matter to effectively prioritize and route them to the appropriate researchers.
- Communication and Collaboration:
- Communicate with attorneys and other stakeholders to clarify research requirements.
- Coordinate with colleagues to fulfill requests promptly.
- Provide status updates on ongoing research tasks.
- Quality Control:
- Review retrieved documents for relevance, accuracy, and currency.
- Ensure compliance with copyright and licensing restrictions.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Technology Utilization:
- Proficiently use legal research databases, library catalog systems, and other relevant tools.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to enhance document retrieval processes.
- Participate in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge.
- Participate in special projects as assigned by the research team leadership.
Position Requirements
- 4-year degree required; Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited school preferred; or a combination of education and commensurate work experience required.
- 3-5 years' of prior experience in legal research, document retrieval, or library services preferred.
- Familiarity with legal databases (LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc.) is advantageous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in using technology for research purposes.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess and prioritize requests efficiently.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
