Temporary Research Specialist

Temporary Research Specialist
Job Locations

US-Any US Office | US

ID
2024-1494

Category
Research & Information
Overview

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Research Specialist. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices(Austin; Chicago; Boston; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle; Washington DC; or Wheeling, WV) and consideration given for 100% remote US locations.

Responsibilities

Provides extensive legal and non-legal research and support services to attorneys, paralegals, other internal departments and all levels of staff.
Providing extensive legal, business and general research assistance using a wide variety of internal and external databases and resources.
Performing electronic current awareness by initiating and monitoring alerts from various databases.
Providing client development research support including conducting research on prospective clients.
Participating in special projects as assigned by the Research Center Manager.
Providing training and support to attorneys and other staff in the use of print and electronic resources and participating in orientation sessions.
Working closely with practice area team members and maintaining strong relationships to meet knowledge needs and priorities.
Participating in collection development activities including the evaluation of new databases, websites and print materials.
Assisting with evaluating, selecting and maintaining the firms intranet research collections.
Maintaining personal professional knowledge by attending educational events, vendor trainings, reviewing professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Qualifications

Masters Degree in library/information science (from ALA accredited school).
Three or more years of relevant law firm or corporate research experience.
Intellectual Property research experience is also preferred.
Working knowledge of legal and business databases such as Lexis/LexisAdvance, WestlawNext and Bloomberg Law, as well as other major subject specific resources and specialty products, such as Thomson Innovation, Docket Navigator, Lex Machina, and other IP resources.
Should possess effective communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability in interact with all levels of law firm personnel required.
High level of initiative and independent thinking required; ability to work effectively under pressure and to sort priorities with minimum level of direct supervision.
Work history should demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
Proven track record of working in a collaborative environment.
Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25 markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the ninth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2024 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company.
Compensation and Benefits
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.