Research Librarian London, England
Job description
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Research Librarian to join our dynamic Research & Library team in London.
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is dedicated to hiring and developing the best and brightest. A key to Latham’s success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture – a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our offices worldwide that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.
About the role
As a Research Librarian, you will be responsible for providing research services involving legal, business, and general information sources to attorneys, paralegals and staff using a variety of research tools. You also responsible for providing training and awareness of research resources. Other key responsibilities include:
- Conducting domestic and international legal and non-legal research utilizing appropriate research tools and directs users to appropriate resources; analysing results for relevancy and appropriateness to the specific research request.
- Compiling and organizing information obtained in research projects into a coherent, focused collection of information, accompanied by explanatory notes or memoranda if relevant, so that the material is readily understandable to the user; working with end-users to organize information according to their preference.
- Monitoring legal, business and news sources for current developments in practice areas for clients and industries.
- Assisting with library operational functions.
- Promoting awareness and conducting end-user training about internal and external research resources; working with Litigation Services, Knowledge Management and Strategic Research.
About you
Join our team if you:
- Knowledge of print and electronic legal and non-legal research resources.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to organize collections of materials and information.
And have:
- Experience in a law firm or other professional service entity.
We encourage you to apply!
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding opportunity, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
- A pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
- And more!
Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.
Latham & Watkins' lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
What sets Latham & Watkins apart is our commitment to our pro bono work and sustainability initiatives. Latham's dedication to pro bono work is a source of pride and reflects a fundamental part of the firm’s culture. For more information about our pro bono work, please click here.
Latham & Watkins is committed to supporting the long-term sustainability of the environment, you can find more information on our sustainability programs by visiting our Latham Sustainability webpage. #LI-SR1 #LI-Hybrid
