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Wolofsky PLLC - Legal Researcher

Employer Statement:   

Wolofsky PLLC is a full-service law practice, delivering high-caliber legal counsel across a spectrum of practice areas. Our team consists of highly experienced attorneys with backgrounds as federal prosecutors, roles at top Am Law 100 firms and prestigious federal clerkships. We combine the sophistication of a large firm with the agility and personalized attention of a boutique. Whether you’re navigating cross-border M&A, structuring nuanced financing arrangements, or protecting proprietary technology, our attorneys deliver tailored legal strategies that align with our client's broader commercial objectives.

Job Description:

The Legal Researcher plays a critical role in supporting our attorneys and staff by managing the firm’s legal research resources and delivering high-quality research services for both corporate and litigation practice areas. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in legal research, database management, and resource training within a fast-paced law firm environment.

• Conduct complex legal and business research for attorneys practicing in corporate, litigation, and related fields using print and digital resources (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law).  
• Provide reference services, including quick-turn research support and in-depth legislative and regulatory analysis for client matters.
•  Collaborate with legal teams to support case preparation—including docket and filing research, fact investigation, and competitive intelligence.

Job & Educational Requirements:  

• JD required* Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in a law firm or corporate law library;
• Knowledge of corporate and litigation practice areas strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in major legal research platforms.
• Excellent communication, training, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle confidential information with discretion.

Salary: $95 – $125 per hour (based on experience); minimum of 10 hours per week and flexible scheduling available.

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Debevoise & Plimpton - Research Analyst

Research Analyst – Law Firm Library
Research & Knowledge Management Services

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our Firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.

We are seeking a savvy and dynamic Research Analyst to join our highly collaborative Research & Knowledge Management team. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a premier global law firm by providing high-level litigation and business research support to attorneys, legal assistants, and Business Development professionals across practice groups. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of legal research tools, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

The role follows a hybrid work model, blending in-person collaboration with remote flexibility in accordance with firm guidelines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver comprehensive legal and business research across diverse practice areas using both conventional and emerging research platforms.
• Conduct case law, statutory, regulatory, and legislative history research under the direction of the Research Manager.
• Support attorneys with cost-effective research strategies and provide targeted training sessions on legal research tools and databases.
• Lead onboarding and research orientation sessions for new associates and Summer Programs.
• Apply strong analytical skills to distill complex research findings into actionable insights that directly support legal strategy and client needs.
• Manage multiple time-sensitive assignments effectively, balancing priorities within budget and deadline parameters.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated expertise in corporate, tax, litigation, business and factual research methodologies.
• Proficiency with a wide array of research databases and tools, including:
  Lexis+, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Practical Law, VitalLaw, PACER, Wolters Kluwer tax resources, and Quest, among others.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative, client-service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team-oriented culture.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal research experience at an AmLaw 50 firm or equivalent legal environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (M.L.S./M.L.I.S.) from an ALA-accredited institution and/or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 

TO APPLY:

A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.  Please tell us where you saw this position posted and send required materials to:

Taria Yarborough
Human Resources
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
[email protected]

This position is one member of a two-person team responsible for in-depth reference services, collection development, and training relating to the Law Library’s world-renowned collection of foreign, comparative, and international law (FCIL). The FCIL Librarians work in the Research & Scholarship Department and with the Collections & Access Services Department; they report to the Associate Director for Research & Scholarship.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serving as a member of the Law Library’s Reference Team, the candidate is expected to:
• Provide high-caliber American and FCIL legal reference service to Law School faculty and students;
• Deliver proactive and personalized library services for faculty, such as complex research, research assistant training, or the tracking of faculty scholarship;
• Provide specialized legal research instruction; teaching formats may include live lectures, online presentations, individual consultations, or other written materials such as research guides;
• Assist in the staffing of the in-person and virtual reference desk, a task that entails some evening and weekend hours;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serving as a member of the Law Library’s Collections Team:
• Develop and manage the FCIL collection in print and electronic formats;
• Collaborate with the Acquisitions Team to further develop and manage the FCIL collection;
• Evaluate new FCIL websites and databases and share in the maintenance of public webpages that list these resources;
• Cooperate with counterparts at other research libraries to share information about FCIL resources.
• Serving as a librarian within the Law Library:
• Support and contribute to an equitable, inclusive, empathetic, kind, efficient, respectful, communicative, and collaborative work community;
• Participate in and/or chair Law Library committees in support of our mission, goals, and strategic initiatives;
• Engage in professional development, staying up-to-date on trends, technology, and resources.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• J.D. (or equivalent) from accredited institutions;
• Demonstrated ability to provide in-depth and complex legal research and reference support;
• A thorough knowledge of traditional and new legal and non-legal resources and techniques and an aptitude to stay current with emerging trends;
• A self-starter who is comfortable working independently and within a collegial team environment;
• The ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse student body and staff, as well as a commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion;
• A strong customer-service orientation;
• A history of involvement in professional activities and/or a history of scholarly work (e.g., professional publications).

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• M.L.S. We will also consider candidates who are in the process of obtaining their degree, or have an interest in pursuing a degree. Support may be available to those currently pursuing or considering pursuing a M.L.S. degree;
• 1–3 years of professional law library experience, with academic library experience strongly preferred;
• Reading proficiency in German, Chinese, and/or other languages.

Classification

This is a non-tenure track faculty (Continuing Contract Faculty/Assistant Librarian of Practice) position and after an initial contract, is eligible for multi-year contracts.

Salary

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $75,000 - $115,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Excellent benefits package.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, a resume and the names and contact information for three professional references to:  https://apply.interfolio.com/174764.

Fordham Law School, Maloney Law Library - Head of Circulation & Access

Employer Statement:  

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Job Description:  

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Law Library, this position oversees and develops plans and projects relating to the primary print collection and the policies regarding its circulation and access. Additionally, it is responsible for the use of the library’s physical space and the supervision of full-time clerical, para-professional, and part-time employees, including their hiring, scheduling, and training.

Essential Functions:

Management Responsibilities:

• Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors.
• Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action.
• Has significant input in compensation decisions.

Additional Functions:

• Monitors and tracks patron usage of library facilities and the collection.
• Serves as a contact with Public Safety over security issues.
• Carries out social media policy and strategy.
• Contributes to the planning and management of library public programming.
• Edits, evaluates, and generates content for the website and maintains the library’s digital signage.
• Oversees the microform collection, including filing and the maintenance of viewing hardware.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.A. accredited library school.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a circulation department, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills:
• Experience with troubleshooting and system configuration of an integrated library system or library services platform, with a strong focus on circulation and course reserve management;
• Demonstrated ability to successfully initiate, track, and manage projects;
• Strong customer service skills, with an ability to resolve patron inquiries and concerns in a professional and friendly manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with troubleshooting and system configuration of Alma.
• Strong management experience, including a record of effectively managing, developing, and motivating staff.
• Experience with or demonstrable interest in developing & managing digitization projects.

Minimum Starting Salary $80,500
Maximum Starting Salary $85,000
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Contact Information & Application Instructions:  https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/10012

Law Librarian for Reference Services (part-time, temporary) - St. John’s University School of Law

Employer Statement:

St. John’s University School of Law Library seeks a Law Librarian for Reference Services for the remainder of the fall 2025 semester and potentially the spring 2026 semester. The position will be a part-time temporary position, filling a mid-semester vacancy while we conduct a national search to fill the position. The successful candidate will join a collegial and service-centered team providing reference and research services to the faculty and students at St. John’s University School of Law.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Deputy Director for Library Services, the Law Librarian for Reference Services will provide reference and research services to law faculty and students on a part-time temporary basis at least through the end of the fall 2025 academic semester. Reference services are provided on-site during the following hours: Monday – Thursday 9am-6pm and Friday 9am – 3pm. The hourly rate for this position is $50 - $60 per hour.

Essential Functions:

•  Perform ready reference and in-depth research on both scholarly and practice-centered legal topics using online and print resources.
•  Support law students conducting research to fulfill the law school’s scholarly writing requirement.
•  Support law journal members for the law school’s 5 student journals in locating material for source-gathering and citation checking.
•  Support students and faculty in the law school’s clinical program conducting research for live-client clinics.
•  Support faculty with small-scale research projects and work closely with student research assistants as they work on larger faculty research projects.

Competencies

•  Working knowledge of current online and print legal research resources.
•  Competency in computer-based research tools: Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, HeinOnline, ProQuest Legislative Insight, etc.
•  Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
•  Reliable and responsive professional approach to library services.
•  Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
•  A courteous and professional demeanor characterized by a positive and customer service centered approach.
•  Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.

Required Education and Experience:

•  Master's Degree in Library Science and/or JD with substantial law library experience
•  Experience conducting research in a legal setting is required. Experience conducting research in an academic law library environment is preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience:

•  Both a J.D. from ABA approved law school and an M.L.S. from ALA accredited library school.
•  Two or more years of experience in an academic law library, including legal research and reference services.

Applications must be submitted via:  https://jobs.silkroad.com/StJohnsEdu/Careers/jobs/219777