Linklaters Americas ยท 2 weeks ago
Information & Research Advisor
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yrLinklaters Americas is a global professional services firm seeking an Information & Research Advisor. The role involves conducting high-quality legal and commercial research, implementing knowledge management strategies, and advising clients while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Conducts high-quality legal and commercial research to support matter delivery, client conversations, and the Firm's legal teams
Analyses and synthesis complex legal information to provide clear and concise summaries and reports tailored to the Firm's needs
Drafts, edits, and proofreads documents, articles, and other content, ensuring accuracy, adherence to standards, and regular content audits to rectify outdated or inaccurate information
Implements methods for capturing, organizing, and disseminating legal knowledge within the Firm, and collaborates with practice groups to optimize information services
Evaluates and integrates new technologies and tools to enhance research capabilities and streamline information management processes
Assists in the development and implementation of Firm policies related to information management and research practices and identifies and mitigates risks associated with these activities
Designs and implements training programs to enhance the research skills and knowledge of the legal team and supports the design of learning content development and administration
Acts as an advisor to internal clients on information and research-related matters, providing insights and recommendations, and applies a consultative approach when diagnosing learning needs
Ensures that all knowledge management practices comply with legal and ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information
Manages procurement, purchasing processes and vendor relationships, leveraging effective negotiation skills to ensure optimal vendor efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Utilizes integrated library systems to manage and maintain the library catalogue
Processes invoices for print and electronic resources
Qualification
Required
Experience in legal and commercial research functions within a global professional services or corporate environment, preferably in the legal sector
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic oversight and guidance on legal and commercial research to support matter delivery
Track record of implementing knowledge management strategies
Understanding of legal and ethical standards relating to information governance, and a high level of experience in handling sensitive information
Skilled in advising clients, with a consultative approach to identifying and addressing research and knowledge needs
Master's Degree in Library Science and/or JD with substantial law library experience
Proficiency in major legal research databases and tools, including: Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, Practical Law, and Intelligize, among others
Benefits
Overtime pay
Discretionary bonuses
Other benefits
Company
Linklaters Americas
As a leading global law firm, our offices in New York, Washington, D.C.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase