What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reference Librarian position at Sullivan & Cromwell?
SUMMARY Under the direction of the Senior Manager - Library, the Reference Librarian will provide outstanding research assistance to our Lawyers and Staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Conduct in-depth searches on complex research requests covering all practice areas for all Library clients using electronic, print & other sources as part of regular shifts on the Reference Desk.
- Support lawyers in utilizing the collection of research tools, providing instruction and guidance as needed.
- Assist with other research tasks and projects as required.
In addition, responsibilities related to maintaining firm and client information are to be adhered to by all employees. This includes complying with the firm’s information security policies, protecting firm assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference, and reporting security events or potential events or other security risks to management.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to multitask, think creatively and work collaboratively and effectively in a fast paced, challenging environment to meet tight deadlines.
- Superior interpersonal written and verbal communication skills. Must have a high level of attention to detail.
- Must have a strong service-oriented mentality and a commitment to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism that are the hallmarks of Sullivan & Cromwell’s legal practice.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- M.L.S from an accredited institution OR significant graduate-level coursework toward such a degree is required.
- Law Library reference experience required.
- Excellent research skills, utilizing print and electronic resources, including proficiency in Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg, CCH (Vital Law) and Intelligize. Strong knowledge of SEC filings and familiarity with practice specific databases such as LSEG Workspace, S&P Capital IQ Pro, DealPointData, Factset, Filings Expert, Chapter11Dockets, etc. is a plus.
- Experience with Quest request management software is a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range offered for this role will be between $85,000 and $115,000. When determining a candidate’s compensation offer, elements unique to each person are taken into consideration including but not limited to skill set, experience level, performance, professional certifications, degrees and location, as well as the needs of the Firm.
The total compensation package for this position may include overtime pay, discretionary bonuses and other benefits. For a more comprehensive list of employee benefits, please visit sullcrom.com/Careers/Professional-Staff#Employee-Benefits.
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Salary : $85,000 - $115,000
