You may submit a job posting for this section of the ABLL website to Madison Ryan at mryan@socialaw.com. Submit a brief description of the job with a link to the full job description as text in an email, no Word documents, please. Law library positions in the greater Boston area will be posted. Please notify Madison when the position is filled so that the posting can be removed. Postings will be removed after three months. Job postings will be retained in a members-only section of the ABLL website, all business and personal names and contact information will be removed prior to retention.
________________________________________________________________________
Research & Knowledge Specialist – Analysis Group
Overview
Analysis Group is one of the largest international economics consulting firms, with more than 1,500 professionals across 15 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since 1981, we have provided expertise in economics, finance, health care analytics, and strategy to top law firms, Fortune Global 500 companies, and government agencies worldwide. Our internal experts, together with our network of affiliated experts from academia, industry, and government, offer our clients exceptional breadth and depth of expertise.
The Research & Knowledge Specialist is a key member of the Marketing & Business Development team, supporting the firm’s legal and business research initiatives. This role leverages a range of legal and business databases to research expert witnesses, retrieve court filings, monitor legal news, and support the firm’s business development, thought leadership, and client work. This position requires the tenacity to track down needed information; the capacity to filter large amounts of data; and the ability to problem-solve with the highest level of attention to detail and accuracy. Intellectual curiosity and creativity are a plus. The Research Specialist should be equally effective collaborating with colleagues and working on self-directed projects.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Analyzes incoming research requests to ensure understanding of scope, objectives, and expected deliverables.
- Provides high quality, thoughtful marketing and business development-related research using internal and external research tools including CourtLink, Law360, Bloomberg Law, LexisNexis, and Factiva.
- Researches and summarizes information on expert witnesses and legal matters, including reports, testimony, and related filings.
- Using our online databases and news sources, produces legal trends summaries, and shares competitor insights in support of business development initiatives.
- Collaborates with colleagues across the team and firm on various marketing-related efforts, including providing research support for events and speaking engagements.
- Maintains databases and internal tracking systems for information organization and reuse.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Three to five years of professional experience, ideally in a legal or professional services environment
- Prior experience conducting business or legal research preferred.
- Strong interest in legal issues and in the current litigation environment.
- Proficiency with online research tools; prior experience with legal platforms such as LexisNexis, Westlaw or Bloomberg Law preferred.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to independently assess research needs, prioritize resources, and evaluate the credibility and relevance of results.
- Proven ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple projects simultaneously; flexible and responsive to shifting priorities.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn, contribute, and take ownership of assignments and processes.
- An inclusive and growth-oriented mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work across differences.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.
Analysis Group embraces equal opportunity. We are committed to building teams that bring a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as we believe that a strong and inclusive workforce directly supports our goal of providing the highest-quality work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Privacy Notice
For information about Analysis Group’s privacy practices, please refer to the applicable Analysis Group privacy policy.
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
- Please view the EEOC’s “Know Your Rights” poster here.
Posted 5/8
________________________________________________________________________
Sr. Manager, Intranet Services – Goodwin
Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
The Sr. Manager, Intranet Services will manage, optimize and continuously evolve the use and development of the Firm’s intranet, ensuring it supports internal communication, collaboration, information sharing and other business needs. Educate and train site owners and content creators on governance processes, SharePoint Online functionality and other best practices. The ideal candidate combines expertise in SharePoint Online with a strong grasp of AI, automation, and workflow tools to deliver a smart, scalable platform that aligns with the Firm’s business needs.
What You Will Do:
- Ensure the Firm’s intranet is continuously optimized and meets the needs of the business by developing processes and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the platform.
- Advise, assist, and provide expertise and support to site owners/content creators with site and page creation, including the use of templates, web parts, lists, and libraries.
- Develop training programs and other outreach programs for site owners/content creators to ensure continuous improvement of the intranet and adherence to governance processes.
- Gather usage statistics, user feedback and develop solutions to resolve content issues or gaps in information and driver user adoption.
- Leverage intelligent workflows and automation using tools such as Power Automate, Power Apps, and AI-enabled Microsoft 365 capabilities to streamline business processes and enhance user experiences where appropriate.
- Leverage AI capabilities to personalize content, improve discoverability, and make the intranet more intuitive and efficient for users.
- Maintain and regularly update the M365 Resource Center to ensure content is current and discoverable.
- Monitor Microsoft 365 roadmap to inform stakeholders of new features and functionality and to continuously improve the intranet.
- Provide support and testing on Copilot Agents or other compatible GenAI tools related to knowledge and information found in SharePoint Online.
- Maintain intranet taxonomies for people, news, and content.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify and document business needs for information discovery.
- Translate business needs into SharePoint solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and compliance requirements.
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferred
- 5-7 years of experience in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 applications.
- Proficiency in SharePoint features, functionality, configuration, workflows, and customizations.
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot or other GenAI agents preferred.
- Ability to effectively manage work to high quality standards, with a meticulous eye for detail.
- Accountable, assumes responsibility for quality and timeliness of their work.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize and execute tasks, multitask, and meet deadlines.
- Within scope of position, works independently using sound judgment.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the firm in a professional manner.
- Ability to collaborate with members of the administrative staff and attorneys at the firm.
- Technical aptitude with ability to quickly learn new systems and applications.
#LI-MS1
Benefits and More
At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement & Savings Plan
- Emergency back-up child and adult care
- Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Employee recognition and reward programs
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
- Employee discounts and perks
Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.
Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.
Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.
To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process in the US, contact the Benefits Department by email or by phone at 617-570-1800. To request any disability or neurodivergence related accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process in the UK or Germany, please email the Recruiting Department. Any information you provide will be in the strictest confidence, and only used for the purpose of providing the accommodations needed. Requesting accommodations will not adversely affect the outcome of your application.
This position is eligible for overtime: No
The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $115,580.00 – 150,000.00
________________________________________________________________________
Circuit Law Librarian – Central (Norfolk Law Library – Dedham), Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries (Dedham)
Working within the Trial Court Law Libraries, the Circuit Law Librarian – Central performs professional library duties over a defined geographic area in the following areas: legal research and reference, cataloging, interlibrary loan, bibliographic services and acquisitions. Assists Head Law Librarians in library operation; and may perform specific functions for the Trial Court Law Libraries such as invoice processing, collection development and maintaining a federal depository collection; performs related work as required.
Work is performed primarily under the direction of the Director of Court Services and Law Libraries and Senior Manager of Law Libraries, or their designee, and is evaluated for professional soundness and conformity to policy.
The position requires travel and entails working in multiple locations, including the Norfolk, Worcester, Lowell, and Middlesex Law Libraries, and will be based in the Norfolk Law Library (Dedham).
This position is designated as a union position and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U., Local 6.
Qualifications
These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science or Law Degree from an accredited library school and 1 full year of full-time experience in a professional capacity in a law library; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum qualifications.
• Preferred Qualifications: MLS, MLIS, or JD and some library and legal research experience;
• Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of library science and law library administration, including current methods and procedures in such areas as collection development, cataloging and legal research and reference;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively and respectfully with people;
• Ability to work with judges, attorneys, court personnel;
• Ability to use computer applications such as MS Office spreadsheets, text editing and publisher programs;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written form;
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, bend, crouch, lift materials weighing up to 30 pounds, and climb stairs; and
• Ability to travel within the Commonwealth and work at other Trial Court Law Library locations when necessary.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary
$82,164.94 / year
Closing Date
Feb 10 2025 at 23:55 EST
Posted 2/4
________________________________________________________________________
Circuit Law Librarian – Northeast (Lawrence Law Library), Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries (Lawrence)
Working within the Trial Court Law Libraries, the Circuit Law Librarian – Central performs professional library duties over a defined geographic area in the following areas: legal research and reference, cataloging, interlibrary loan, bibliographic services and acquisitions. Assists Head Law Librarians in library operation; and may perform specific functions for the Trial Court Law Libraries such as invoice processing, collection development and maintaining a federal depository collection; performs related work as required.
Work is performed primarily under the direction of the Director of Court Services and Law Libraries and Senior Manager of Law Libraries, or their designee, and is evaluated for professional soundness and conformity to policy.
The position requires travel and entails working in multiple locations, including the Lowell, Essex, Lawrence, and Middlesex Law Libraries, and will be based in the Lawrence Law Library.
This position is designated as a union position and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U., Local 6.
Qualifications
These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science or Law Degree from an accredited library school and 1 full year of full-time experience in a professional capacity in a law library; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum qualifications.
• Preferred Qualifications: MLS, MLIS, or JD and some library and legal research experience;
• Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of library science and law library administration, including current methods and procedures in such areas as collection development, cataloging and legal research and reference;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively and respectfully with people;
• Ability to work with judges, attorneys, court personnel;
• Ability to use computer applications such as MS Office spreadsheets, text editing and publisher programs;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written form;
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, bend, crouch, lift materials weighing up to 30 pounds, and climb stairs; and
• Ability to travel within the Commonwealth and work at other Trial Court Law Library locations when necessary.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary
$82,164.94 / year
Closing Date
Feb 10 2025 at 23:55 EST
Posted 2/4
________________________________________________________________________
Research Librarian – Nixon Peabody
The Research Librarian is responsible for a wide variety of tasks that support the delivery of firm-wide library research and information services including conducting timely and cost-effective research, document retrieval, recommending appropriate research services and/or resources in response to inquiries from firm personnel. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.
A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.
We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.
If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York City, NY; Rochester, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC
- Provide high-level legal and business research to attorneys and staff in varying practice areas using both print and online resources.
- Perform litigation research. This includes finding cases and secondary materials related to specific fact patterns in a variety of jurisdictions.
- Perform due diligence research on plaintiffs, experts, defendants and corporate entities.
- Develop knowledge of research in multiple practice areas and jurisdictions.
- Collaborate with senior researchers with respect to larger and more complex assignments.
- Assist the Competitive Intelligence Research team with providing business development research for attorneys and the Marketing department including preparation of company snapshots.
- Gather, synthesize and summarize relevant, well targeted research findings to attorneys and staff to facilitate decision making and business planning.
- Collaborate and coordinate with library staff in other geographies to provide seamless research service for attorneys in all firm locations.
- Engage in innovation and library outreach. This includes the evaluation of new information resources and related technology and attending practice group meetings.
- Assist in the delivery of research training programs for attorneys and staff through a variety of formats. This includes in-person individual sessions, departmental meetings, web enabled training and orientation.
- Establish relationships with attorneys to improve, expand and market available information sources and services.
- Participate in expanding and/or improving research and information services, procedures and practices.
- Take part in special projects as requested by the Director, Library & Research Services.
- Remain current in research techniques and available resources relevant to providing high quality research and information services. Continue professional development through various firm and association sponsored activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.
- 4-7 years of in-depth law firm library research experience.
- Master’s Degree in Library Science or Juris Doctor Degree required. Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct complex research.
- Proficiency in the use of both print and online resources.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and negotiate deadlines.
- Provide quality client service to personnel at all levels.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within and across departments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. This includes presentations.
- Excellent technology skills.
In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:
- Rochester, NY: $65,140 to $93,197
- Chicago, IL: $74,911 to $107,176
- Washington, DC: $78,168 to $111,836
- Boston, MA: $78,168 to $111,836
- Los Angeles, CA: $78,168 to $111,836
- San Francisco, CA: $81,425 to $116,496
- New York, NY: $81,425 to $116,496
In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.
Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
Posted 2/4
________________________________________________________________________
Other Resources
Current nationwide listings posted at the American Association of Law Libraries website
An extensive online resource for jobs for information professionals, librarians, knowledge managers and those in related fields
MBLC Library Position Vacancies
Compiled by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Compiled by the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
A service of the Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science
SLA Career Center – Job Search
Special Libraries Association’s nationwide listing of library jobs
Posted by the New England Chapter of the Special Libraries Association
Search for library jobs at Boston College
Boston University Job Postings
Search the open job opportunities at Boston University
Harvard Law School Job Postings
Search for library openings at Harvard Law School
Northeastern University Job Postings
Search for library openings at Northeastern University
Suffolk University Job Postings
Search for library openings at Suffolk University