Senior Research Librarian

Cornerstone Research

Senior Research Librarian providing research and reference services to consulting staff at Cornerstone Research. Working with various databases and research tools for business and legal information needs.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeBoston • District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $93,300 - $125,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct complex domestic and international business and legal research utilizing appropriate databases and research tools and direct consultants to appropriate sources.
Evaluate diverse sources of information for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness, then choose the best sources for answering research requests.
Interface with experts, law firms, agencies, libraries, and organizations; represent the firm in a professional manner.
Compile and organize information obtained in research projects into a coherent, focused collection of information, accompanied by explanatory notes if relevant, so that the material is readily understandable to the user; log new information about resources in both public and department databases for future use.
Develop expertise with the library’s information resources, particularly its research databases and physical collection.
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.
Recognize new information resources, both in print and electronic form, and make recommendations for new acquisitions to the Senior Manager, Information Resources and Senior Director, Information Resources.
Provide orientation and instruction regarding IR’s resources and work effectively with the IR department.
Prepare and conduct training for consultants and other staff on a specific database or topic relevant to the attendees. The training may be either in formal sessions or at the point of need.
Support at least one practice area in their business development needs including docket tracks and searches, literature searches, expert searches, and more.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of directly related experience from a similar role, preferably at a law firm or professional services firm.
Advanced knowledge of financial and economic databases including but not limited to CapIQ, LSEG Workspace, and Bloomberg, and legal databases such as Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Lexis and Lex Machina.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office required.
Advanced knowledge of reference sources in business and legal areas.
Significant experience in a corporate library setting and advanced knowledge and skills in a subject-specific resources and databases.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with employees and strategic partners.
Ability to operate with a sense of urgency and be able to respond expediently to requests.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work independently and exhibit initiative to solve problems.
Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) is required, however, a Master’s degree in another specialty may be considered in lieu of the MLS if the candidate also has significant research experience in a related industry.
Willingness to work additional hours as required on short notice.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare options
A monthly wellness subsidy
Complimentary access to premium wellness apps
Robust retirement savings plans
Hybrid work model that balances collaborative in-office time with telecommuting flexibility
Generous paid time off
Specialized support including fertility treatments, parental leave, back-up childcare, eldercare services, concierge assistance for personal errands, and pet care
A firm-wide commitment to mentorship, continuous learning, and a vibrant, inclusive community

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Hard Skills & Tools

Business ResearchLegal ResearchDatabase ManagementInformation EvaluationData CompilationTraining DevelopmentDocket TrackingLiterature SearchesExpert SearchesResearch Methodologies

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingInitiativeRelationship Building

Certifications

Master's Degree In Library Science