Research Librarian

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Research Librarian role at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP supporting legal and business information needs. Collaborating with a diverse team across multiple offices to enhance research capabilities.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska, California, District of Columbia, New York, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $111,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal reference and research, utilizing advanced research platforms and AI technologies to enhance knowledge management and collaboration. Proven ability to communicate effectively with legal professionals while maintaining confidentiality and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Reference And Research ExperienceMaster's Degree In Library And Information Science Or JDProficiency With Legal And Business Research PlatformsKnowledge Of Emerging Research TechnologiesExceptional Collaborative Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchKnowledge ManagementAI Resource DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsMulti-Tasking Skills

Soft Skills

Customer Service SkillsProfessional CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Legal Research PlatformsBusiness Research PlatformsPublic Records ResourcesCompetitive Intelligence ToolsCollaboration Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree In Library And Information ScienceJD

Industry Keywords

Legal Information SourcesKnowledge SharingConfidentialityCalifornia Law Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with a nation-wide team of librarians to provide comprehensive and sophisticated research, current awareness and knowledge management services for colleagues in all firm offices
Share best practices with attorneys and professional staff on the intelligent and cost-effective use of research resources
Develop expertise in a wide variety of legal, business and practice-related resources
Develop expertise in AI resources to enhance research capabilities
Contribute to the on-going development of team workflows and documentation
Engage with attorneys and professional staff colleagues to foster a culture of knowledge sharing
Participate in local and national professional development activities
Assist with various administrative duties and projects as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of legal reference and research experience, preferably in a law or corporate library
Master's Degree in Library and Information Science or JD
Demonstrated proficiency with major legal and business research platforms, public records resources, competitive intelligence tools, and state and federal legal information sources
Knowledge of law, agencies, and information resources in California or any state where the firm has an office
Knowledge of emerging research and knowledge sharing technologies, including AI and collaboration software, and familiarity with knowledge management principles
Expert customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with attorneys and professional staff in a time-sensitive manner.
High degree of sensitivity to confidential matters
Exceptional collaborative skills. Ability to work closely with teammates located in multiple offices and different time zones
Ability to work effectively with commercial vendors
Excellent analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution