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Research Librarian

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has an immediate need to engage a Research Librarian via our alternative-track program, DWTSurge. This position will be part of a forward-thinking Library & Research Services (L&RS) team 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 DWT clients.

This contract position will be part-time, with an anticipated average of 20 hours of work per week. While the engagement is for an initial 3-month contract term, there is a possibility of renewal for additional terms for successful candidates. We are looking for individuals interested in part-time, flexible, and remote work, and who seek to establish a long-term arrangement working with DWT.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain expertise in the use of a wide variety of legal, business and practice-related resources
• Provide outreach, training, and on-demand assistance to attorneys and staff in cost effective and efficient use of research resources
• Collaborate with a nationwide team of librarians to provide comprehensive and sophisticated research, current awareness, competitive intelligence and knowledge management services for attorneys and staff in all DWT offices
• Contribute to the on-going development of L&RS policies and procedures
• Assist with various administrative duties and projects as necessary

The ideal candidate will have:

• An MLS or JD
• Demonstrated proficiency with major legal and business research platforms, public records resources, competitive intelligence tools, and state and federal legal information sources
• Residency in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, MD, MN, MT, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WDC.
• Expert customer service skills
• Flexibility to potentially increase hours, as needed
• Minimum 1 year of legal reference and research experience, preferably in a law or corporate library
• Ability to work effectively with commercial vendors
• Familiarity with internal and attorney-facing knowledge management practices and tools
• Excellent analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Exceptional collaborative skills, including the ability to work closely with teammates located in multiple offices and different time zones
• Understanding of library usage metrics for guiding collection planning and resource allocation
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with attorneys and staff in a time-sensitive manner and a high degree of sensitivity to confidential matters

Please note that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT’s flexible contract staffing program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). This is a non-benefitted part-time role. We are interested in candidates who are electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral and staff opportunities.

SALARY RANGE:

The hourly range for this position in CA, WA, and New York is $45 to $80 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiter, Nika Bennett, at [email protected]. The DWTSurge Recruiting team will be in touch as we review your application materials.

We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity.

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with ten offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine — central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals — including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession — can have, and can see, a path to success. In order to support this vision, we request that you voluntarily provide demographic data. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email [email protected].