Candidates can apply through our website at https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/current-opportunities/research-services/research-coordinator

Research Coordinator

Research Services

The Research Services Department of Arnold & Porter has an opening for a Research Coordinator to join our energetic, creative, and global service team. This position may work 100% virtual/remote in a firm approved U.S. state working Pacific or Mountain Time hours. 
Under the direction of the firmwide Research Services management team, the Research Coordinator performs on demand reference and document research services across a wide range of subject areas using a variety of print and electronic resources, including free and fee-based databases and web sites. In addition, the Research Coordinator supports the delivery of services to departments, including Conflicts, the Managing Attorney’s Office, and Marketing.  

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing on demand reference and document research services across a wide range of subject areas using a variety of print and electronic resources, including free and fee-based databases and web sites.
• Serving as primary researcher in support of due diligence service for the Conflicts Department.
• Working with the Research Workflow Supervisor to design and implement new research services to the firm’s professional departments, including the Managing Attorney’s Office, Practice Support Services, and Marketing.
• Actively participating in department and other internal firm meetings.   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; enrollment in a Master’s in Library Science or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited school is a plus.  
• A minimum of one year of experience providing on demand reference in a law library. Experience working in any professional department within a large law firm is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to make cost-effective use of a wide range of print and online resources, including Westlaw, Lexis Advance, Law 360, Wolters Kluwer, and Bloomberg BNA. 
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Familiarity with the Quest ticketing system is a plus.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritizing multiple projects and assignments.
• Ability to analyze, cull, and summarize search results. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $60,000 to $72,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy and childbirth (including breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, marital or partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family leave status, citizenship status, immigration status, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. Our Firm’s equal opportunity policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions, including, without limitation, recruitment, employment, assignment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, disciplinary action and terminations. For purposes of the firm’s Anti-discrimination, Anti-harassment and Affirmative Action Policies, the term “race” includes, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists.

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP endeavors to make www.arnoldporter.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Director of Support Staff Stephanie Denmark at +1 202.942.6068. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster.

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP is an EO Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP uses E-Verify, which is a web-based system, to confirm the eligibility of our employees to work in the United States. As an E-Verify employer, we verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees by electronically matching information provided by employees on the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, against records available to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We use E-Verify because we are a federal contractor containing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E-Verify clause. Please see the posters for details regarding E-Verify or contact Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP’s Human Resources Department for more information. E-Verify Participation Poster and Right-to-work Poster.

AALL is now accepting nominations for the Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes newer members who have made significant contributions to the profession and have demonstrated the potential for leadership and continuing excellence.

Selection criteria include:

• The nominee must be a member in good standing of AALL
• The nominee must be in the first 10 years of law library experience
• The nominee must not have previously received an Emerging Leader Award
• The nominee must have made a significant contribution to the Association and/or the profession.
• The nominee must have shown outstanding promise for continuing service and leadership. Specific examples of his/her continuing activities must be provided.

The nomination deadline is March 1st. Please email the nomination form and supporting documentation as a single PDF to Jennifer Wahl. Self-nomination by members is acceptable.

More details on the award, including a link to the Nomination Form, can be found here.

Please contact Darla Jackson if you have any questions about the award or the nomination process.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Business & Legal Research Analyst, reporting to the Director of Knowledge Services, will provide expert legal and business research for the firm’s attorneys, paralegals, and administrative department. The person in the position must demonstrate initiative, a desire to learn new skills, be intellectually curious, and be willing to take ownership of projects. The successful candidate will have an initiative-taking approach to the provision of research services.

This position can be located in the following cities in which Kutak Rock has an office: Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Little Rock, AR: Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Scottsdale, AZ; Spokane, WA; and Washington, D.C.

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Provide expert legal and business research assistance to the attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff in a timely and efficient manner

– Maintain expert-level knowledge of internal resources and systems to enhance research deliverables

– Conduct in-depth research and analysis of companies, practice areas, geographic markets, and competitor law firms using a variety of online research tools, including data analysis of business and legal information and when needed the mining of raw data from dockets and other research databases

– Provide analysis and synthesis of research results and meaningful data visualization in the final work product

– Advise attorneys and paralegals on research strategy and resource selection to ensure research is accurate and conducted in the most efficient and cost-effective manner

– Handle Rule 506 Bad Actor research requests and provide an appropriate memorandum of searches and search findings

– Perform cite & quote checks of memorandums and briefs

– Contribute to the development and maintenance of intranet pages for Research Services, practice areas, and other administrative departments

– Manage current awareness alerts and track potential and current clients in multiple target markets and industries

– Assist in the development of training resources and training programs for attorneys and paralegals

– Participate in the ongoing evaluation of new research resources and processes

– Record and report research projects and time using InTapp and SydneyEnterprise in a manner that meets deadlines and provides meaningful ROI metrics

– Maintain library related resources if located in an office with a print collection

– Other projects as assigned by the Director of Knowledge Services

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills & Abilities

– Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and complete projects within provided time limit

– Working knowledge of an integrated library system (e.g., SydneyEnterprise)

– Proficiency in a variety of research and analytics databases including Westlaw Edge or Westlaw Precision, Westlaw Litigation Analytics, including prior experience with Monitor Suite, Hoovers, Mergent, VitalLaw, Law.com Compass and PACER

– Strong analytical skills

– Intermediate to advanced skills using Microsoft Excel pivot tables and pivot charts to create dashboards

– Experience creating, maintaining, and publishing content to an intranet

– Good judgment in deciding the most appropriate resources to use for cost-effective research

– Clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication skills

– Proven success as a service-oriented, initiative-taking, adaptable, responsible, and meticulous individual

– Ability to work independently and collaboratively, often with team members in other offices and/or time zones

– Willingness to assist with various administrative duties and projects as necessary

– Ability to regularly report to work on days and times scheduled

QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience

– Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) or combination of Bachelor’s degree and certificate of paralegal studies

– 5+ years of experience in a law firm, academic or special library; law firm experience preferred

– Considerable experience conducting in-depth research and analysis of companies, practice areas, geographic markets, and competitor law firms

– Prior use of legal data analytics products, including Law.com Compass

Position Information

Salary Range: $70,000 – $85,000, commensurate with experience and work location

Position Status: Exempt

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Nine hours of paid time off accrued each month. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee referral program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Additional Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

About the Firm

Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.

We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.

Kutak Rock LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse working environment and to principles that promote inclusive practices. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, domestic partner status, pregnancy, caregiver status, gender stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, AIDS/HIV status, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, or any other legally protected category. The firm will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants requiring accommodation in the job application process should contact the Human Resources Department at 402-231-8899 or by emailing recruiting@kutakrock.com.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Librarian position located in Denver, Colorado.

For more information and application instructions, please visit: https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs

Do you love teaching legal research? Are you looking to join an inspiring higher education environment? Potentially interested in living in sunny Colorado? The Wise Law Library at the University of Colorado Law School is accepting applications for its Associate Director for Public Services position. The Associate Director for Public Services oversees the day-to-day operation of the Law Library’s circulation, reference, research, instruction and faculty services. This is a full-time faculty position within the law school, at the instructor or senior instructor level, with administrative, supervisory and teaching responsibilities. 

The full position description is posted at https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=51895. The salary range is 120,000-135,000.

Applicants must have a graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution, a JD from an ABA-accredited institution, and a minimum of five years of law library experience, including experience supervising law librarians and/or law library staff, and experience teaching research-related courses.

The application is available at https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=51895,and includes cover letter, resume, and a list of contact information for 3 professional references. Candidates applying before October 30, 2023, will receive full consideration. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Michelle Penn, michelle.penn@colorado.edu

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is seeking qualified applicants for the Technical Services & Acquisitions Librarian position located in Denver, Colorado.

For more information and application instructions, please visit: https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs

The University of Colorado William A. Wise Law Library has an opening for an Access Services and Research Librarian. This position is an opportunity for a newer law librarian to manage the daily operations of circulation services, earn supervisory experience, increase their knowledge of research resources and methods, and develop their skill as an instructor. The position requires a librarian with a heart for customer service and an ability to complete the many and varied tasks of circulation services in a timely and efficient manner. Newer law librarians, including recent graduates, are encouraged to apply.

For more information, see the job posting here: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Access-Services-and-Research-Librarian/45828.

AALL has announced its 2018 award winners, and in this auspicious group are a few CoALL members:

• Marian Gould Gallagher Distinguished Service Award: Mark Estes
• Law Library Journal Article of the Year Award: Susan Nevelow Mart

Congratulations!!

Hello CoALL colleagues,

Well, after almost 18 years as the Colorado Joint Legislative Librarian, I am retiring at the end of the month. I truly appreciate the assistance you have given me over the years. You are a great group of professionals, and I wish you the best for the future.

Molly Otto
Manager of Library Services
Colorado Joint Legislative Library

Congratulations to our very own Karen Selden on her election to the AALL Executive Board!

http://www.aallnet.org/mm/Publications/AALL-E-briefing/2017/AALL-Executive-Board-Election-Results.html

This honor couldn’t have gone to a more deserving individual. Karen has a long record of service to AALL. Heck, she was even President of CoALL way back when.

Karen will serve a three year term on the Board, from 2018 to 2021, during which time she will undoubtedly represent law librarianship in Colorado in the best possible light. Here’s to an illustrious tenure in the big show, Karen. Go make us proud!