Part-time Researcher (temporary) - LAC Group

Location: USA - Virtual - Remote

LAC Group seeks a part-time, temporary, virtual Researcher for a prestigious national law firm. This position will be responsible for gathering, synthesizing and delivering legal, business and technical information to attorneys and staff; providing training and assistance in the use of a variety of research, current awareness, competitive intelligence and knowledge management tools; and collaborating with teammates, practice groups and staff to provide innovative solutions that support the complex, evolving research needs of clients. This is a part-time position, will be remote/virtual based, and will run for 1-2 months. Candidates can be located anywhere in the US.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with a nation-wide team of librarians to provide comprehensive and sophisticated research, current awareness, competitive intelligence and knowledge management services for attorneys and staff in all offices.
• Provide outreach, training, and on-demand assistance to attorneys and staff in cost effective and efficient use of research resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years’ legal reference and research experience, preferably in a law or corporate library
• Masters in Library and Information Science and/or Juris Doctor degree strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with major legal and business research platforms, public records resources, competitive intelligence tools, and state and federal legal information sources.

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.