Reference and Research Librarian, Accufile Inc., Boston, MA

Posted October 31, 2015

Do you want to put your legal reference and research skills to use connecting attorneys and other staff with information at the Boston headquarters of a global law firm? If so, this position may be for you!

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides research and reference assistance to attorneys in all practice areas in a timely and effective manner using various print and electronic resources. Bills time to client/matters as appropriate.
• Provides research and reference assistance to support the functions of the various administrative departments of the firm, including but not limited to, Business Development and New Business/Conflicts.
• As part of the Research & Reference Services team, provides reference desk coverage as assigned and follows internal procedures for the handling of requests as set by the Director and Research & Reference Services Manager.
• Performs regular monitoring of news, dockets, legislative and regulatory changes, and other subject area monitoring as necessary. Assists in the preparation of related updates, newsletters, and other communications.
• Maintains working knowledge of the library collections, online database resources, interlibrary loan availability, document delivery, and other resources as appropriate.  Shows proficiency in primary database usage, search strategy and syntax, and licensing restrictions.
• Works with Research & Reference Services Manager to support the maintenance of intranet reference collections by performing regular link checking and data collection/input to facilitate integration of subject-specific resources into larger firm portal.
• Participates in resource evaluation projects including pilots of new services, comparisons of resources, and preparation of related evaluative memos.
• Assigned to focus on particular areas of the practice, administrative departments, subject or topic areas as required by the Research & Reference Services Manager to meet the needs of the Firm.
• Works with Managing Director, Director, and Research & Reference Services Manager on departmental projects and initiatives as requested. 
• Contributes to the firm’s Service Excellence initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally. Displays professionalism, quality service and a “can do” attitude to internal members/departments of the firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and in-person.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent
• Working knowledge of legal and business information resources and research techniques.
• Comfort with both print and electronic tools.
• Ability to work quickly with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• 3 or more years of reference and research experience.
• Experience in a large law firm or comparable environment.

Pay is competitive and based on experience.

If this sounds interesting, you’re ready to make a change, and you meet the qualifications, we’d love to hear from you. Simply email your cover letter and résumé (both as Word or PDF attachments) to Karen Micciche at [email protected]