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

• 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.

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%.

This serves as a meaningful way for us to celebrate excellence, awarded based on both individual impact and our collective success as a firm.

• Comprehensive health & wellness options, a monthly wellness subsidy, and complimentary access to premium wellness apps.
• Robust retirement savings plans to secure your long‑term financial goals.
• A hybrid work model that balances collaborative in‑office time with telecommuting flexibility, alongside generous paid time off to recharge.
• Specialized support including fertility treatments, parental leave, back‑up childcare, eldercare services, concierge assistance for personal errands, and pet care.
• A firm‑wide commitment to mentorship, continuous learning, and a vibrant, inclusive community.

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