RESEARCH LIBRARIAN (HYBRID – LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, SILICON VALLEY)

If you are Research Librarian looking for an opportunity to display your high quality business and legal research services, then we would like to meet with you!

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 700-strong team that spans eight offices, comprises more than 40 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

• Believe that teamwork leads to success; #onefirmfirm!
• Always do things the right way, even if it’s harder
• Are truly committed and passionate about what you do
• Have a high bar for excellence
• Are thoughtful and open to learning

• Conduct complex domestic and international business and legal research utilizing databases plus research tools and directs consultants to appropriate sources.
• Maintain awareness of current developments on legal news and information services, specifically with developments regarding new specialized databases relevant to the firm’s practice areas.
• Recognizes new information resources, both in print and electronic form, and makes recommendations for new acquisitions to the Senior Manager of Information Resources and Senior Director of Information Resources.
• Evaluate diverse sources of information for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness, choosing the best sources for answering research requests.
• Interface with experts, law firms, agencies, libraries, and organizations, representing the firm in a professional and exemplary manner.
• Compile and organize information obtained in research projects into a coherent, focused collection of information; log new information about resources in both public and department databases for future use.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or combination of similar specialty and significant research experience is required.
• Familiarity with financial and economic databases such as CapIQ, Eikon, and Bloomberg, and legal databases such as Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Lexis and Lex Machina.
• 1-3 years of experience that demonstrates increasing capability and responsibility from a similar role; professional services experience preferred.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work independently and exhibit initiative to solve problems.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

• Leadership: the desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and firm
• Client Service: the mindset to provide superior service
• Business Acumen: the capability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions
• Communication: the ability to communicate effectively and professionally