Research Librarian

Role Overview

The Research Librarian will have primary responsibility for providing research and reference services involving business, legal, and specialized information sources to consulting and administrative staff for billable casework. The individual must be skilled in using a variety of databases and research tools. The Research Librarian also performs other research-related work for the firm such as assisting with business development research such as attorney tracking, case tracking, and case document research.

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,000-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement
• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it’s harder or takes longer
• Are passionate about what you do

• Conduct complex domestic and international business and legal research, utilizing appropriate databases and research tools and direct consultants to appropriate sources.
• Evaluate diverse sources of information for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness, then choose the best sources for answering research requests.
• Interface with experts, law firms, agencies, libraries, and organizations; represent the firm in a professional manner.
• Compile and organize information obtained in research projects into a coherent, focused collection of information, accompanied by explanatory notes if relevant, so that the material is readily understandable to the user. Log new information about resources in both public and department databases for future use.
• Develop expertise with the library’s information resources, particularly its research databases and physical collection.
• Maintain awareness of current developments on legal news and information services, specifically with developments regarding new specialized databases relevant to the firm’s practice areas.
• Recognize new information resources, both in print and electronic form, and make recommendations for new acquisitions to the Associate Director, Information Resources and Senior Director, Information Resources.
• Provide orientation and instruction regarding IR’s resources and work effectively with the IR department.
• Prepare and conduct training for consultants and other staff on a specific database or topic relevant to the attendees. The training may be either in formal sessions or at the point of need.
• Support at least one practice area in their business development needs including docket tracks and searches, literature searches, expert searches, and more.

Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in all eligible locations. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Cornerstone Research, we believe compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes an annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits such as flexible options for healthcare, paid time off, and retirement savings.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Washington

D.C: $75,300 – 103,000

Boston: $76,500 – 104,700

Chicago: $74,500 – 101,900

New York: $77,900 – 106,600

We’re looking for passionate individuals who share our firm’s core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team.

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth…