Research Librarian

Role Overview:

If you are an experienced Research Librarian looking for an opportunity to showcase/display your research and reference service skills, then we would like to meet with you!

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 Research Librarian also performs other research-related work 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, 1,100-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 five 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

• Conducts complex domestic and international business and legal research utilizing appropriate databases and research tools and directs consultants to appropriate sources.
• Evaluates diverse sources of information for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness, then chooses the best sources for answering research requests.
• Interfaces with experts, law firms, agencies, libraries, and organizations; represents the firm in a professional manner.
• Compiles and organizes 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; logs new information about resources in both public and department databases for future use.
• Develops expertise with the library's information resources, particularly its research databases and physical collection.
• Maintains awareness of current developments on legal news and information services, specifically with developments regarding new specialized databases relevant to the firm's practice areas.
• Recognizes new information resources, both in print and electronic form, and makes recommendations for new acquisitions to the Associate Director, Information Resources and Senior Director, Information Resources.
• Provides orientation and instruction regarding IR's resources and works effectively with the IR department.
• Prepares and conducts 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.
• Supports at least one practice area in their business development needs including docket tracks and searches, literature searches, expert searches, and more.

At Cornerstone Research, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package that recognizes the high-caliber expertise you bring to our global team while supporting your long-term professional and personal growth.

Base Salary Range:
Individual base compensation will be tailored to your primary work location and the unique depth of experience you bring to the firm.

• San Francisco: $83,200 - $110,500
• Los Angeles: $76,600 - $101,700

Annual Performance Bonus:
This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus with a target of 5%.

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