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Head Law Librarian – Essex Law Library, Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries (Salem)
Position Summary: Administers all activities and supervises staff of a Trial Court Law Library. Plans, manages, and maintains a law library collection. Performs professional duties including acquisition, cataloging, and reference. Ensures that the legal information needs of library users are met. Directs staff activities and participates in system-wide activities such as long-range planning, electronic library services, special projects, and other library and court services-related work as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Senior Manager of Law Libraries.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Conducts reference interviews to determine library needs.
• Locates, retrieves, and disseminates relevant legal or information resources in response to reference questions.
• Assists court staff and patrons in the use of library resources, both hardcopy and electronic databases.
• Evaluates, develops, acquires, and maintains the library’s collection.
• Classifies and catalogs library resources.
• Selects and deselects material to maintain an up-to-date library with consideration of local needs.
• Collaborates with assigned courts for the Court Consolidation Law Book program. Ensures all necessary filing is complete and treatises are up to date.
• Arranges available space for new and archived material.
• Contributes to the upkeep of the library system’s website; monitors webpages to display current information.
• Ensures the library has daily coverage and assists with coverage for other libraries.
• Purchases supplies and new legal materials; stays current with new publications.
• Maintains calendar of electronic service commitments.
• Trains and develops staff; intervenes with problematic patrons.
• Accepts and proves incoming standard orders of legal materials.
• Checks for interlibrary loan requests.
• Provides outreach to courts and public entities in the form of public speaking, workshops, seminars, webinars, online presentations, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Tracks purchases using the budget control log and creates spreadsheets to track increases to titles to prepare the budget for the next fiscal year.
• Keep track of changes to the law for the “Law About” Pages for which they are assigned.
• Serves on committees within the law library department.
• Interviews applicants for law library positions.
• Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience
• Graduate Degree in Library Science or Law Degree, from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of professional law library-related work experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:
• Legal databases and resources
• In-house and remote print materials
• Cataloguing
• Library of Congress classification system
• Material selection
• New legal development
• Interlibrary loan procedures
• Webinar and PowerPoint tools
• Online presentations
• Collection maintenance
Skill in:
• Long-range planning
• Training staff
• Organization and prioritization
• Verbal communication and organization
Ability to:
• Stay current with new publications
• Monitor existing webpages
• Ensure daily library coverage
• Run overdue reports
• Conduct workshops and seminars based on subject matter expertise
Supervisory Responsibility: This position serves as a supervisor to the Circuit Law Librarian and Law Library Assistant.
Working Conditions: Work is frequently performed in an office or similar indoor environments.
Physical Demands: This position requires sedentary work:
Lifting and/or exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Salary: $91,176.02 / year
Closing Date: July 15, 2026
How to Apply: https://trialcourtjobs.mass.gov/jobs/head-law-librarian-essex-law-library-salem-salem-massachusetts-united-states
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Research and AI Solutions Librarian – Choate
The Research and AI Solutions Librarian provides expert research and reference services to over 250 attorneys and business professionals. The role promotes and supports the use of AI enabled research tools through direct attorney engagement and integration into daily work. The position also supports core Library operations, including managing research resources and maintaining the Library catalog and research portal.
Research & Reference Services (approximately 65% of the role)
- Serves as a point of contact for legal and non-legal reference and research questions, delivering accurate, well-sourced, and timely answers to attorneys and business professionals.
- Conducts in-depth research across internal and external collections using both traditional and AI-assisted research tools.
- Performs searches, document retrieval, and interlibrary loan as needed to fully answer research requests.
- Provides intelligence to support business development and ongoing or prospective legal work.
- Ensures accurate and timely delivery of information resources to attorneys and business professionals.
- Contributes to the research request intake process, helping ensure requests are routed and prioritized effectively.
- Monitors news, court dockets, and legislative and regulatory developments across the firm’s key practice areas and clients, delivering timely insights to attorneys and business professionals, keeping them informed without information overload.
- Maintains manual docket alerts where automated alerts are not available, ensuring timely monitoring, updates, and distribution of relevant case developments.
AI Research, Innovation, and Adoption (approximately 25% of the role)
- Along with the Senior Library Services Manager, this role will act as one of the Library’s advocates for AI in legal research with a primary focus on Lexis Protege, as well as other AI tools such as Copilot, Claude, and DeepJudge.
- Conducts proactive, one-on-one outreach to attorneys and business professionals, learning their practice specific workflows and demonstrating how AI tools might solve research problems they face.
- Assists attorneys with developing and refining AI supported research workflows that improve efficiency, quality and accuracy of legal research.
- Evaluates new and emerging AI research products, runs pilots, and recommends adoption decisions to the Senior Library Services Manager.
- Develops and delivers group trainings, practice-group presentations, continuing legal education sessions, and learning materials related to legal research and AI technologies.
Administration & Operations (approximately 10% of the role)
- Works with vendors and accounts payable to review and process department invoices and ensure they are paid on time.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining Library catalog and research portal.
- Facilitates access to electronic resources, including password and account management.
- Compiles usage statistics and reports to support resource evaluation and renewal decisions.
- Participates in Library and knowledge management programs and special projects.
- Acts for the Senior Library Services Manager in the their absence, overseeing library operations during those periods.
- Manages the interlibrary loan process, including requesting, tracking, and delivering materials to ensure timely access to resources not held by the firm.
Essential Competencies
- Builds relationships with attorneys and influences adoption of new tools and workflows.
- Demonstrates strong teamwork by collaborating effectively with colleagues to deliver high quality research and service outcomes.
- Exercises sound judgment and innovative thinking to achieve results, including discernment about when and how to rely on AI.
- Organizes and prioritizes diverse assignments and contributes to the Library’s ability to meet or exceed goals and standards.
- Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments affecting legal research, AI, and the firm, and shares that knowledge across departments.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in library and information science from an A.L.A.-accredited library school, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of legal reference and research experience, preferably in a mid-to-large law firm or corporate library.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and use AI-assisted research tools. Direct experience with Lexis+ AI (Protege) is strongly preferred; familiarity with Copilot, Claude, or DeepJudge is a plus.
- Expertise with computer-based research tools, including but not limited to Lexis, Bloomberg Law, PacerPro, VitalLaw, Lex Machina, Intelligize, Capital IQ, HeinOnline, and efileMA.
- Strong overall technical aptitude, including online research services, email, and all MS Office applications.
- Proven ability to set priorities and complete diverse assignments on a timely basis.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
Work Authorization:
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by the Firm (either now or in the future).
Compensation and Total Rewards Package:
- Choate offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business professional team members. The Firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the salary range for this specific position at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to qualifications and experience, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.
$80,000 – $150,000
posted 7/16
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Research Services Manager – Brown Rudnick
Summary
We strive to be enterprising, respectful, inclusive, insightful, and tenacious in every aspect of our business, including our interactions with clients, colleagues, and the communities where we have a presence. We rely on these core values to serve clients in key practice areas and industries – the pillars of Brown Rudnick: crisis management, which includes restructuring, investigations, and special situations; global litigation; life sciences; technology; and brand and reputation management.
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Research Services Manager to oversee and coordinate research operations across all offices. This role involves managing our research team, supporting firm leadership with budgeting and reporting, and providing strategic guidance on legal and non-legal research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal research, vendor relations, training program development, and resource evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal and non-legal research for attorneys, paralegals, and Business Professional departments including Business Development, People and Finance teams.
- Advise attorneys and paralegals on complex legal research strategies, emerging AI research tools, and effective use of legal technology platforms.
- Assist in evaluating and validating AI-generated research results and workflows to support accuracy and responsible use.
- Design and deliver training programs for Summer Associates, new hires (including Fall Associates), and lateral attorneys.
- Develop firm-wide campaigns to introduce new research tools, AI resources, and research services.
- Work closely with IT and practice groups to provide training and guidance on legal research platforms and research best practices, including emerging AI initiatives related to research services.
- Recommend new knowledge management and AI-enabled technologies to enhance research capabilities and attorney efficiency.
- Manage research staff schedules and shared projects across U.S. and UK offices.
- Conduct team performance reviews and support professional development initiatives, including evolving research and AI-assisted workflows.
- Collaborate with director on budget planning, contract negotiations, and financial reporting.
- Create and present reports on research resource usage/adoption trends.
- Evaluate online and print resources for effectiveness and ROI.
- Oversee vendor relationships, including training coordination, troubleshooting, and subscription management.
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) required, with a passion for continuously learning and evolving in the field.
- Extensive experience (6+ years) in legal research and library services, ideally within a law firm or corporate legal setting, with a track record of driving meaningful impact.
- A collaborative and forward-thinking leader who brings strong project management skills and thrives on empowering others to succeed.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities, with a respectful and inclusive approach to working with various teams and stakeholders.
- Deep familiarity with legal research platforms and library systems, paired with curiosity and insight to leverage tools in innovative ways.
- The ability to connect and collaborate across departments and global offices, bringing a thoughtful, insightful, and team-oriented mindset.
Who We Are
Brown Rudnick is a leading international law firm that provides exceptional, client-driven service in global litigation, crisis management (restructuring, investigations and special situations), brand and reputation management, life sciences and technology. We advise on high-profile cross-border matters while providing the kind of personal attention to clients that is typically found at boutiques. Our enterprising and tenacious lawyers serve our clients around the globe from offices in key financial centers in the U.S. and the U.K., and have been recognized by, among others, Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation and Law360 for excellence in their fields.
Salary range based on experience level and location is estimated to be in the range of $115,000 to 135,000.
Brown Rudnick LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing talented professionals from all backgrounds across the spectrum of diversity. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or another protected characteristic, all as defined by applicable laws.
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Technical Services and Research Librarian – Sullivan and Worcester
The Technical Services and Research Librarian oversees the firm’s technical and circulation services and delivers reference and in-depth research services to the firm’s attorneys and staff. The incumbent is responsible for the day to day interactions with publishers and vendors, overseeing the firm’s library collection and integrated library system (i.e., catalog), coordinating the work of contract file clerks, and assisting with contract and subscription renewals. In addition, the Technical Services and Research Librarian assists with the administration and management of the firm’s electronic content platforms and assists with budgeting and resource assessment.
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Senior Research Specialist – Brown Rudnick
Brown Rudnick has a position open for a Senior Research Specialist in our Boston, Hartford, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, or Washington DC office.
POSITION
As part of the Research Services team, this role delivers high-level research and reference support to attorneys across all practice areas, as well as to key administrative departments including Business Development & Marketing, Recruiting, and Intake & Conflicts. The position combines expert research skills with consultative guidance to ensure authoritative, cost-effective results.
Responsibilities
- Deliver timely, expert-level research and reference support to attorneys and administrative teams across practice areas.
- Provide strategic guidance on research approaches, source selection, and methodology to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Proactively monitor news, dockets, legislative and regulatory developments, and subject-specific updates, sharing insights with relevant stakeholders.
- Adhere to established procedures for managing requests and appropriately billing time to client matters.
- Maintain advanced knowledge of library resources, including print collections, online databases, interlibrary loan, and document delivery services.
- Lead or support orientation and training initiatives by developing materials and delivering sessions on research tools and best practices.
- Evaluate research tools and resources, contributing to recommendations for acquisition, renewal, or discontinuation.
- Maintain and enhance the library portal, integrating specialized resources and improving user experience.
- Deliver departmental communications and collaborate on strategic projects, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
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- 3-5 years of legal reference and research experience, preferably in a mid-to-large law firm or comparable environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree Required, MLS or MLIS strongly preferred.
- Strong research skills with the ability to think critically about tools and methodologies, conduct cost-effective and efficient searches, and clearly communicate findings.
- Proficient in legal, business, scientific, and general research resources, including platforms such as Westlaw, Practical Law, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and VitalLaw.
- Knowledge of platforms such as Checkpoint, Docket Navigator, PitchBook, and others; skilled in setting up current awareness and litigation alerts.
- Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure, with excellent organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with attorneys and staff.
- Experience reviewing and assessing electronic resources to improve service delivery and research efficiency.
- Maintains expert knowledge of library systems, including collections, online databases, interlibrary loan, and document delivery.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through conferences, webinars, and active participation in professional associations.
Salary
$70,000-$95,000
The job description and application information are available here
Please contact Taylor Greeley (tgreeley@brownrudnick.com), Business Professional Recruiting Manager, with any questions about the position.
Posted 3/9
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Research Analyst – A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
Whether you’re helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimize your wellbeing.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Department purpose and structure
As part of the global Research and Library function, the US Research and Library group has primary responsibility for supporting US-based attorneys, management and support staff in respect of their research and resource requirements. Research work encompasses news, legal, business and financial work whilst Library tasks include the management of US office information budgets and ready access and delivery of resources. The team works closely with the global team based primarily in the UK to ensure seamless support to all US attorneys.
Role purpose
The Research Analyst is a key member of the US Research & Library team supporting attorneys and business professionals across all practice areas. Reporting to either the Transactions Research Manager or the Litigation Research Manager, Research Analysts are generalists with the ability to deliver expert-level research in both litigation and transactional/corporate matters. Analysts are expected to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in legal and business research, leverage emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, and contribute to the continuous improvement and professional development of the team.
Key relationships
- US Research Team, including the Litigation and Transactional Research Managers
- Finance Teams (US, London and Belfast)
- Global Research and Library Leadership Team
- Knowledge Team
- Business Development Team
- Information Technology Team
- Attorneys and Practice Group Leaders (across all practice areas)
- Legal Assistants and other business professionals
JOB description
Context
The Research Analyst is a core contributor to the US Research and Library team, providing high-level legal, business, and competitive intelligence research across all practice areas. Operating in a fast-paced, global law firm environment, Analysts support attorneys and business professionals by delivering expert research in both litigation and transactional matters. They collaborate closely with the Litigation and Transactional Research Managers, the global Research and Library leadership team, and colleagues in Finance, Knowledge, and Business Development. Analysts are expected to stay current with emerging technologies and advanced research methodologies, contributing to knowledge management, training, and the continuous improvement of research services. This role demands intellectual agility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring seamless support and insight generation across the firm.
Role and responsibilities
- Provide expert legal, business, and competitive intelligence research and analysis to attorneys, business services teams, and other firm stakeholders across all practice areas, including but not limited to litigation, corporate/transactional, intellectual property, finance, and regulatory matters.
- Conduct complex research using a wide range of online and print resources, including but not limited to: Lexis+, Westlaw Precision, Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg Financial Terminal, and Intelligize,
- Utilize and champion artificial intelligence tools such as Harvey AI, Copilot, and AI features in Lexis and Westlaw to enhance research efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation.
- Apply advanced research methodologies, including AI-assisted prompt engineering, to streamline legal research queries, regulatory tracking, and due diligence analysis.
- Retrieve, analyze, and synthesize information from SEC filings, precedent agreements, analyst reports, financial statistics, and projections on corporations, industries, and nations.
- Conduct in-depth due diligence and background research on individuals and corporate entities, including competitive intelligence and risk analysis.
- Perform comprehensive state and federal legislative, regulatory, and government document research; monitor legal industry developments and curate intelligence for internal distribution.
- Research complex IP litigation case filings, precedents, and conduct US and international intellectual property searches, including scientific publications and patent literature.
- Create and manage alerts for SEC filings, regulatory releases, legislation, litigation, and news.
- Coordinate and organize case pulls, interlibrary loan requests, and maintain complete transactional records.
- Author internal bulletins, guides, and training materials on legal and business research developments and resources.
- Train attorneys and staff on the effective use of research databases, AI tools, and internet resources; participate in onboarding and ongoing professional development initiatives.
- Collaborate with managers and team members to develop and maintain knowledge management resources, including intranet content and know-how databases.
- Collaborate actively not only with colleagues across the United States but also with U.K. and international research and library teams. This includes partnering with the U.K. Desk to extend research coverage and capacity, ensuring seamless, high-quality support for the firm’s global needs and fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and teamwork across borders.
- Participate in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new research tools and resources, including AI-driven solutions.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in all client and firm matters.
- Provide reference coverage as needed, including after-hours, weekend, and holiday support.
Key requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal and business research, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal environment
- Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program preferred or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in both litigation and corporate/transactional research, with the ability to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional requests.
- Advanced proficiency with a broad range of legal, business, and competitive intelligence databases and research platforms.
- Experience with artificial intelligence tools for legal research, including prompt engineering and workflow optimization.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to distill and present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong commitment to cross-regional collaboration, including coordination with U.K. and international research teams to support global coverage and promote knowledge-sharing.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, including participation in training, webinars, and professional associations.
- High level of initiative, attention to detail, and customer service orientation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and other firm applications.
This role can be based in our New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, or Texas offices. For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in New York, the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $113,000 – $134,000. For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in Washington, D.C., the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $105,000 – $127,000. For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in Boston, the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $106,000 – $126,000. For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in Texas, the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $101,000 – $127,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on the overall qualifications of the individual applicant for the position and other job-related factors permitted by law. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package which includes a discretionary bonus, paid leave, life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.
Posted 1/14
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