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From: Suzanne Richards <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Date: Thursday, November 21, 2013 7:06 PM To: Suzanne Richards <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: [Asis-l] Job Posting / Legal Research Services Librarian / San Francisco, CA Apologies for the cross postings . . . . LAC Group seeks a Legal Research Services Librarian to provide legal and business development research for our client, a global law firm’s San Francisco, CA office. The Research Services Librarian will provide legal and business development research and support attorneys and business development and marketing personnel. Representative Key Responsibilities * Using appropriate online and print resources: * Provide support for attorneys and paralegals with research into local, State and Federal law. This requires exploration into all areas of the firm’s fields of practice. Including, but not limited to: Litigation, Tax, Corporate and Securities, Intellectual Property, Employment, and Real Property and Construction Litigation. * Develop a knowledge of practice areas and specific projects, and work proactively to provide information and news as it develops * Assist with training Summer Associates in legal research tools and strategies, and help familiarize newly minted attorneys to the practice of law and expectations of a large law firm environment. * Assist in the evaluation and selection of business and news information resources. Legal Research Key Responsibilities * Using appropriate online and print resources: * Research and retrieve primary and secondary local, state and federal materials * Research other materials not in legal databases that support attorney strategies and requirements * Identify and provide practice guide materials as appropriate to specific issues and needs * Research both past and ongoing legislative developments in a variety of industries * Assist in the evaluation of information resources that support the firm’s practice areas. Business Research Key Responsibilities * Using appropriate online and print resources: * Synthesize various types of search results and types of documents into a coherent and concise package. * Identify and provide materials as appropriate to specific business development issues and needs * Evaluate current events and news for existing and potential business development opportunities * Monitor clients, competitors, industries, economic projections and trends. Required Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills: * Master’s degree in Library or Information Science; * Proficiency with online legal, business and industry resources such as Lexis, Westlaw, Monitor Suite and Bloomberg is strongly preferred; * Ability to evaluate and prioritize duties and requests; * Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a diverse set of personalities and needs; * Excellent research and analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy; * Ability to work quickly and handle requests that require immediate resolution; * Applicant must be an independent self-starter, but also be able to work in a virtual team environment; * Excellent written and verbal communications skills; * Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple time-critical assignments; * Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications; * Ability to work comfortably in a virtual team environment; * Strong client service orientation and the ability to exercise discretion, exhibit tact and professionalism at all levels. Please apply at: http://goo.gl/uYLq5t LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce. LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.