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04/12/2024 Law Librarian, Research Services, USC, Gould School of Law, Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown LA and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students, alumni and staff that make the university what it is.
USC Gould School of Law seeks applicants for a full-time Research Services Law Librarian to join The Barnett Information Technology Center and The Asa V. Call Law Library's Research Services Librarian team. The Research Services Law Librarian will provide extensive reference and research services in a technologically advanced environment serving a sophisticated and research oriented faculty and student body.
The USC Law Library's primary mission is to support the teaching and research activities of the USC Gould community, which consists of approximately 620 JD students, 639 graduate and international students, 52 full time faculty members, and 130 support staff. The USC Gould faculty is recognized as one of the most productive and interdisciplinary in the country.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provide in-depth research and reference service to USC Gould faculty, staff, and students.Provide excellent and responsive general information and legal research services through regular shifts at the in-person and virtual reference desks.Participate actively in the preparation for and teaching of legal research courses, workshops, and presentations throughout the year.Collaborate with all librarians in the Research Services department to design, develop, and maintain the research webpages on the Law Library website, including LibGuides.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.MLS/MLIS (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution OR significant graduate-level coursework toward such a degree is required.At least one-year experience working in an academic law library or as a legal practitioner.Demonstrated knowledge of legal information sources and related technologies.Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work collegially as part of a team.Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications for legal research.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Teaching experienceDemonstrated competence in delivering legal research services and knowledge of legal bibliography and scholarly research.APPOINTMENT RANK: Law Librarians at USC have faculty status and are considered for promotion to a continuing appointment rank after 6 years of service.ATTENTION:Applicants must upload a cover letter and a CV/resume to be considered for this position.
The annual base salary range for this position is $81,000 – $90,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Equity, diversity, inclusion, opportunity and access are of central importance to the Gould School of Law (Gould). Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles are influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions. At Gould, we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, to be proud of who and what they are, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.REQ20132926 Posted Date: 04/03/2024
O'Melveny is actively seeking for aSenior Knowledge & Research Analystto provide research support to attorneys, paralegals and members of support departments. This includes locating information and documents from publicly available sources, internal information sources and subscription services at the request of attorneys or staff. Under the direction of the Research Manager, this position will be responsible for handling requests from the local office as well as requests that are submitted to the virtual research system from other offices. The position will handle standard research requests, including ready reference requests, monitoring and providing information alerts to attorneys and staff, corporate research, expert witness research, docket and case research and analytics research. In addition, this position may be responsible for handling local technical services functions, such as processing invoices, receiving new items and library maintenance.
This position isfully remoteand the salary range in CA for this role is $95,000 – $125,000 and represents the firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. Please note, candidate must reside within commuting distance of any OMM office. Apply here
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Work with attorneys and staff to train them on electronic resources and to support them in the user of electronic resources.Work with the Electronic Services staff and other librarians in developing training or marketing material for Library resources.Handle local technical services functions, including receiving new items, processing invoices and maintaining the Library.Provide orientation and other training programs for Texas office attorneys and staff.Strong organization skills, adept at multi-tasking and prioritization.Service-oriented, team player, with initiative and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work under tight time constraints, manage multiple projects and re-prioritize work as needed, without supervision.Ability to identify complex problems, make determinations and implement effective solutions.High-Profile Representation: We represent major entities such asBank of America,Edison International,Oaktree Capital Management,PG&E, andBerkshire Hathaway.Diverse Backgrounds: Our attorneys bring additional dimensions to client service. Some honed their skills asassistant U.S. attorneys, while others hold advanced degrees in fields likephysics,engineering, andmedicine.Munger, Tolles & Olson has been consistently ranked on The American Lawyer's A-List since its inception in 2004, including seven years in the top spot. We strive to hire only the most qualified and creative lawyers. We believe that clerkships provide valuable experience. In this regard, about 80% of our attorneys served as law clerks to federal or state judges and sixteen attorneys were clerks to U.S. Supreme Court Justices. We recruit and retain the best professional talent to support our Attorneys with a focus on service and excellence. We have a full spectrum of functional positions including Information Technology, Information Security, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Support, and Marketing. ———-
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Handle light reference requests and document retrievalSpecial projects as assignedThis position reports to the Director, Library and Research Services.
This position directly supervises Research Librarians and Research Specialists.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of library resources and actively participates in the evaluation of print and electronic resources with an eye toward improved service, research efficiencies and prudent cost management.Actively lead, engage and participate in special departmental projects and initiatives.Continue professional development through various firm and association sponsored activities.Perform other duties as assigned.Advanced technology skills.To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information. Possess significant experience in leading research and knowledge management teams, particularly in a large law firm environment.Demonstrate a deep understanding of legal research methodologies and familiarity with major legal databases and research tools.Exhibit excellent organizational and project management skills, with a proven track record in strategic planning and execution.Display strong communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of effectively collaborating with a diverse range of professionals.Demonstrate the ability to effectively teach and present.Proven experience in successfully managing large-scale projects.Express interest in using technology to solve problems and develop projects.Show familiarity and interest in emerging technology, including generative artificial intelligence.Understanding of business intelligence tools and market forces.Be proficient in legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law) and stay updated with the latest legal tech trends.Demonstrate experience in implementing and maintaining knowledge management systems.Express a commitment to professional development and staying updated with industry changes.New York City $169,150.00 – $215,250.00National $143,500.00 – $184,500.00Ability to work independently, take initiative, take the lead on team research projects as necessary, set priorities, and see projects through to completionDemonstrates flexibility under pressure and the ability to quickly and efficiently adapt to potentially competing prioritiesAbility to establish effective working relationships within the department, practice groups, office and firm, as well as with vendors and others outside the firmCreates workflows to effectively track spending and project library collection budget forecasting.Works closely with Library Manager – Serials and Acquisitions to obtain and collate relevant data and prepare reports on current and projected collection spending.Creates tracking mechanisms and tools to streamline budget reporting process.Provides collection development budget analysis & reports, and ensures budget projections are achieved.Directs users to requested publications; assists users with both print and electronic resources.
Provides instruction and guidance for use of library catalog, legal databases, legal research methodology and procedures.Responds to in-library, phone, mail, email and live-chat reference questions.Develops and maintains pathfinders, bibliographic resources and research guides.Participates in library-wide projects and programs.Assists other reference and research services staff as required.Participate in speaking engagements; make presentations to large and small groups / organizationsOther duties as required.MLS, JD or other advanced degree from an accredited institutionKnowledge of professional law librarianship concepts, principles and practicesAt least 2 years demonstrated law library reference experienceStrong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skillsAbility to think and work strategicallyAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingExperience with statistical data gathering using Microsoft Office environment; facility with ExcelValid CA driver's license and willingness to drive personal vehicle on library related business.

Administrative or project planning and implementation experience in a special library setting.Writing, speaking and teaching or training experience.LA Law Library is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicantsbased on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all terms and conditions of employment.
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