Overview

RESEARCH LIBRARIAN (HYBRID – LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, SILICON VALLEY)

If you are Research Librarian looking for an opportunity to display your high quality business and legal research services, 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 resources to consulting and administrative staff for billable casework. The Research Librarian will also perform 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, 700-strong team that spans eight offices, comprises more than 40 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.

You'll Love It Here If You…

1. Are thoughtful and open to learning
2. Have a high bar for excellence
3. Believe that teamwork leads to success; #onefirmfirm!
4. Always do things the right way, even if it's harder
5. Are truly committed and passionate about what you do

How You'll Help Us Be Successful  

1. Conduct complex domestic and international business and legal research utilizing databases plus research tools and directs consultants to appropriate sources.
2. Evaluate diverse sources of information for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness, choosing the best sources for answering research requests.
3. Interface with experts, law firms, agencies, libraries, and organizations, representing the firm in a professional and exemplary manner.
4. Compile and organize information obtained in research projects into a coherent, focused collection of information; log new information about resources in both public and department databases for future use.
5. 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.
6. Recognizes new information resources, both in print and electronic form, and makes recommendations for new acquisitions to the Senior Manager of Information Resources and Senior Director of Information Resources.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

1. 1-3 years of experience that demonstrates increasing capability and responsibility from a similar role; professional services experience preferred.
2. Familiarity with financial and economic databases such as CapIQ, Eikon, and Bloomberg, and legal databases such as Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Lexis and Lex Machina.
3. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
5. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work independently and exhibit initiative to solve problems.
6. Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions
7. Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or combination of similar specialty and significant research experience is required.

What Will Differentiate You

1. Leadership: the desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and firm
2. Communication: the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
3. Business Acumen: the capability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions
4. Client Service: the mindset to provide superior service

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH'S CULTURE

Our uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. Cornerstone Research invests in its people in a number of ways including providing development opportunities and organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position between $75,300 and $99,000. A job offer will depend on how closely a candidate's skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role.  In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes annual performance bonus and generous benefits.