Support AI, search, and document automation initiatives through curated knowledge collections and reusable legal work product.
Law Library Administration
Manage library and research services firmwide, including daily operations, procedures, service delivery, digital and physical collections, and access to authoritative legal and business information.
Oversee legal research platforms, databases, treatises, docket monitoring tools, print and electronic subscriptions, legal news, and niche information services that support attorneys, clients, and practice groups.
Manage the departmental budget, evaluate usage metrics and return on investment, negotiate vendor contracts and subscription renewals, and recommend cost-effective research resources while maintaining service excellence.
Legal and Business Research Services
Provide advanced legal, legislative, regulatory, business, and competitive intelligence research for attorneys, practice groups, marketing, business development, management, and other firm departments.
Develop current-awareness and monitoring services for legal developments, clients, industries, practice areas, and emerging business trends; assemble and distribute relevant materials to appropriate attorneys and business professionals.
Prepare research memoranda, resource guides, curated content collections, and other research deliverables, including handling research assignments when the Research Librarian is unavailable.
Training and User Support
Deliver and coordinate training programs for attorneys and staff on legal research tools, knowledge repositories, AI-enhanced research platforms, firm information resources, and research best practices.
Develop user guides, instructional materials, self-service resources, and onboarding support for new attorneys and paralegals.
Promote adoption of knowledge management systems and advise attorneys, paralegals, and practice groups on information management, research strategies, and best practices.
Technology and Innovation
Collaborate with Information Technology, Business Development & Marketing, Conflicts, and other departments to support strategic growth, knowledge management technologies, search platforms, and enhanced information access.
Keep abreast of industry trends and evaluate emerging legal technology, research platforms, artificial intelligence solutions, print and electronic resources, and other tools that support legal research and reference services.
Support integration of knowledge resources into Microsoft 365, document management, intranet, AI systems, and other platforms that improve attorney productivity and access to information.
Foster a service-oriented and collaborative team culture and ensure continuity of research, and library, and knowledge management services across firm offices.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
Strong supervisory, leadership, staff development, and change management skills.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong organizational, project management, prioritization, delegation, and attention-to-detail skills.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and sound judgment abilities.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, executives, administrative professionals, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, service-oriented professional environment.
Knowledge of legal terminology, the U.S. legal system, legal research methodologies, and authoritative legal, business, public records, docket, and competitive intelligence resources.
Advanced proficiency with legal research and knowledge platforms, including Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Practical Law, Dun & Bradstreet, Thomson Reuters CoCounsel, DeepResearch, and similar tools.
Experience with document management systems, particularly iManage, knowledge repositories, enterprise search technologies, and Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, SharePoint, Copilot, and related collaboration platforms.
Working knowledge of records management, information governance, taxonomy, metadata, knowledge sharing, and content lifecycle principles.
Ability to assess, recommend, and support adoption of emerging legal technology, AI-powered research tools, and knowledge management solutions.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and minimum four years of experience as a research librarian and two years with supervisory experience
MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school preferred
Law firm experience preferred
Physical Requirements
Remain stationary for extended periods while performing repetitive tasks such as working at a computer.
Ability to move throughout the office to attend meetings, access files, collaborate with colleagues, and use standard office equipment, including but not limited to; printers, copiers, scanners.
Ability to move files, documents, supplies, or materials up to 10 pounds
Ability to transport materials using carts, dollies, or other appropriate equipment
Travel expectation
Less than 10%
Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.
Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.
