Research Librarian

Greenberg Traurig LLP is seeking an experienced research librarian to join the research team in the Chicago office. The responsibilities of this position include performing legal, business and other practice area-related research, assisting users in the selection and use of print and electronic research tools, training attorneys and staff on resources as needed, and assisting other national library projects as assigned.

The research staff is responsible for serving the needs of 28 locations and 1,750 attorneys around the globe. The librarians work as a virtual reference team to ensure that all employees, irrespective of location, receive equally high levels of service and support.

The position requires an advanced degree in library science, business, or law and at least three years reference experience in a legal or business library. Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, LivEdgar, and other electronic sources for legal and non-legal research is a must, as is research experience in both print and electronic resources and the ability to determine the appropriate resource based on time and cost requirements. Excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong service orientation, ability to prioritize, a high level of attention to detail, and ability to multitask under pressure are also required.

If you meet the minimum qualifications please submit your resume by email, with salary requirement noted, to ResearchHires@gtlaw.com. No phone calls please.

Posted 05/02/2008

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